Dual use SPS

> Another obvious use for such a system would be blasting away space
> debris. Maybe the Russians would like to jointly work on such a
> system for attachment to the ISS for protection against space debris
> with the dual purpose of jointly developing ABM defense. The solar
> arrays on the ISS, I believe, generate about enough power for 200
> average homes. Not enough for an ABM weapon, but perhaps enough to
> vaporize sub cm space debris.
>
> Regards,
> Gary Fisher
>

Interesting idea, Gary, and not one that I had heard before. However, the
Russians currently are vehemently opposed to any sort of ABM deal, so
while tying SPS to ABM might win over some hearts in this country, it
would almost certainly get a chilly reception in Russia.

--Justin