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Looking Up: Space Weapons

91.7 WVXU | By Dean Regas,

Published March 27, 2019 at 1:00 AM EDT

Space Laser Satellite Defense System Concept

With the changing relationships between the US and countries once considered threats, concerns about the use of weapons in space remain.

Dean Regas and Anna Hehman delve into these concerns with Theresa Hitchens, former director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research and now Senior Research Scholar at the Center for International Security Studies at Maryland.

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Dean Regas

Dean Regas is the Astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory and a renowned educator, a national popularizer of astronomy and an expert in observational astronomy.

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Anna Hehman

Anna Hehman is the Director of Development for the Cincinnati Observatory. Her official duties include ensuring the financial security of the Observatory and securing support for its outreach programs as well as exploring relationships with potential funders. Anna also has a Marketing background and manages the Observatory's social media, where she resists the urge to post adorable animal videos on the O's social media accounts with almost 100% success.

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