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BEAR neutral particle beam accelerator

Historical research accelerator flown in July 1989 under the Beam Experiments Aboard Rocket project. Investigated particle-beam propagation for possible missile defense; an experimental apparatus, not an operational or commercially available weapon. Transferred to the Smithsonian in 2006.

by Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Historical research accelerator flown in July 1989 under the Beam Experiments Aboard Rocket project. Investigated particle-beam propagation for possible missile defense; an experimental apparatus, not an operational or commercially available weapon. Transferred to the Smithsonian in 2006.

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