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Science of Missile Defense

The Bush administration has made missile defense a priority. During the Clinton years, the program was working to develop the means to destroy warheads in mid-course. Some analysts believe the Pentagon may consider an alternative; intercepting enemy missiles within the first few minutes of launch. NPR's David Kestenbaum has the story.

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