<p>In 1976, the Soviet Union began development of the Buran orbiter. Concerned that the American space shuttle program might be used for military purposes, the Soviets responded with Buran and its Energia booster rocket, which were capable of carrying antisatellite and antimissile weapons and targeting locations on Earth’s surface. Though the nonmilitary objectives for Buran<a class="more-link" href="https://www.astronomy.com/today-in-the-history-of-astronomy/nov-15-1988-the-buran-orbiter-launches/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"Nov. 15, 1988: The Buran orbiter launches"</span></a></p>
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In 1976, the Soviet Union began development of the Buran orbiter. Concerned that the American space shuttle program might be used for military purposes, the Soviets responded with Buran and its Energia booster rocket, which were capable of carrying antisatellite and antimissile weapons and targeting locations on Earth’s surface. Though the nonmilitary objectives for BuranContinue reading “Nov. 15, 1988: The Buran orbiter launches”
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