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- noun military Abbreviation of
anti- satellite weapon .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective of or relating to a system to destroy satellites in orbit
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Examples
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It's a key moment because although we've both tested experimental systems, we haven't tested or deployed operational systems (the Aegis ASAT was cobbled together as a one-off measure).
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It is not designed to be launch vehicle on it's own, but perhaps by mating it to an Airlaunch platform in the form or a VLA (Very Large Aircraft) would provide the USAF with a highly effective ASAT launcher.
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Just like ASAT (All Situation - All Terrain) did a few decades ago.
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Manned spacecraft would give the military many options that don't risk escalation to total war the way using an ASAT would.
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Many studies have linked them to increased total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol as well as liver enzymes, ALAT and ASAT.
Herbal Tea Adds A Flavourful Kick To Your Coffee | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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Just like ASAT (All Situation - All Terrain) did a few decades ago.
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I guess a bit, but with the Chinese ASAT test and the US response, the Russians maybe wanted to * covertly show their own ability to show parody with the other space powers all without breaking ranks over their publicly stated mutual desire with the Chinese to ban ASAT'S.
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Griffin's visit was several months before the ASAT incident.
Is the International Space Station Truly International? - NASA Watch 2009
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The Russians and the Chinese I think would as it would allow them to save spending vast amounts on ASAT systems to "catch up" with the US.
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This one does not support the hypothesis that cafestol decreases bile acid synthesis in humans, however it did find a typical effect of increased total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol increased as did the liver enzymes, ALAT and ASAT
Herbal Tea Adds A Flavourful Kick To Your Coffee | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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