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Lasers are a danger to satellites

Matthew Stuart
2016-05-31T13:58:48Z
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Despite being miles away in space, lasers can pose a massive danger to satellites and their sensitive equipment.

Produced by Matt Stuart. Video courtesy of the US Air Force.

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