missile

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It first tested shooting down a satellite in 2007, and has since invested in anti-satellite missile systems and an orbital defense system to deter attacks from orbit, along with enhanced space surveillance technologies.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

She said the war was a "hard" sell to the Israeli public because there had been no regime change in Iran, the Iranians still had enriched uranium, and the Iranian missile threat remained.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Anwar Gargash, hailed the cease-fire as a victory for the Gulf monarchy, which absorbed the brunt of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the past five weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Yossi Mekelberg, a Middle East expert at London-based think-tank Chatham House, said that Iran's ballistic missile capabilities had undoubtedly been diminished compared to before the war, but its clerical leadership remained intact.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"Message reads: 'Houston, be advised: Rich Purnell is a steely- eyed missile man.'"

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir