Space-based Laser (SBL)

A Space-based Laser (SBL) is a high-energy laser system deployed in outer space, typically on satellites, designed to intercept and disable targets such as missiles or other objects by emitting a powerful laser beam from orbit. When directed at a target, the laser heats and damages or destroys it through precise energy delivery. SBLs offer rapid response times, global reach, and the ability to neutralize threats before they reach their destination. They are part of advanced defense strategies, leveraging space technology to enhance early threat detection and neutralization capabilities.