Transcript of Ronald Reagan's famous speech introducing the concept of a defense system that could destroy missiles from space.

Fact sheet from the Union of Concerned Scientists who believe the United States should focus not on missile defense, but rather diplomatic, economic, and other militarily strategies.

Unclassified intelligence report from the CIA dated September 12, 1983.

Essay examining the famed Reagan project.

An article from the Coalition to Reduce Nuclear Dangers that points out the hazards of Reagan's proposed defense initiative.