Trump wants 'Golden Dome' missile shield for US; $3.6 trillion cost projected.
President Donald Trump says he wants a 'Golden Dome' to shield the United States from ballistic missile attacks, with costs projected to reach $3.6 trillion. Al Jazeera's Alex Gatopoulos looks at the expensive US space defense program considered before.
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