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Solution to space junk: Blow up "enemy" satellites into tiny pieces.

Well, in war you want to control as far "above" you as you can...the US does good in war because we have a policy of controlling the air. It seems like space is a natural extension.

But do we really need to focus on this NOW? Aren't we fighting terrorists? Do they have satellites? Do their supporting countries?
 
too bad the ASAT piece of crap doesn't work most of the time, which is why new tech is being discussed
 
"The article describes orbital weapons platforms. That has not been done yet (that we know of)."

Gotcha. I know that plans and experiments have taken place since the earliest Reagan "star wars" days... it seems the knowledge and technology are making it now possible. Hmmm....
 
Originally posted by: Train
Originally posted by: K1052
Originally posted by: cwjerome
The f-15 has been able to launch the ASAT anti-satellite missile for 15 years.

Here's an old site: http://cryptome.org/sh/sh.htm (military/space related info)
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The article describes orbital weapons platforms. That has not been done yet (that we know of).
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what are you talkng about? StarCraft had orbital weapons platforms years ago!
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<russian accent>BATTLE CRUISERS OPERATIONAL.</russian accent>

 
This is a logical step. In order to maintain US military superiority orbiting weapons platforms appear to be neccessary. Remember, we don't just want to match the rest of the world..we need overwhelming superiority.

Imagine the advantage of being able to hit ground targets anywhere in the world at will from a constellation of orbital weapons systems. No waiting for cruise missiles or bombers etc. Just pinpoint targeting from above.

This may even be more feasible that that BS missile defense system.
 
Originally posted by: tnitsuj
This is a logical step. In order to maintain US military superiority orbiting weapons platforms appear to be neccessary. Remember, we don't just want to match the rest of the world..we need overwhelming superiority.

Imagine the advantage of being able to hit ground targets anywhere in the world at will from a constellation of orbital weapons systems. No waiting for cruise missiles or bombers etc. Just pinpoint targeting from above.

This may even be more feasible that that BS missile defense system.
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wasnt there a movie about some orbiting laser back in the 80's cant remember what it was called, coulda swore val kilmer was in it though.

 
the problem with putting weapons into space is that if space warfare were to occur, our orbit would be littered with 100,000MPH garbage for tens of thousands of years setting us back and making space travel and satellites impossible

well done, Shrubya
 
Originally posted by: tnitsuj
This is a logical step. In order to maintain US military superiority orbiting weapons platforms appear to be neccessary. Remember, we don't just want to match the rest of the world..we need overwhelming superiority.

Imagine the advantage of being able to hit ground targets anywhere in the world at will from a constellation of orbital weapons systems. No waiting for cruise missiles or bombers etc. Just pinpoint targeting from above.

This may even be more feasible that that BS missile defense system.
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Assuming the orbital system has an anti-missile component, I doubt the world's nuclear powers (those that are not our friends) would take this too well.
 
I have been faithfully waiting for SCII to come out.. someday. Until then it's "yes milord" and "Defending your Honor!"
 
Originally posted by: Train
Originally posted by: tnitsuj
This is a logical step. In order to maintain US military superiority orbiting weapons platforms appear to be neccessary. Remember, we don't just want to match the rest of the world..we need overwhelming superiority.

Imagine the advantage of being able to hit ground targets anywhere in the world at will from a constellation of orbital weapons systems. No waiting for cruise missiles or bombers etc. Just pinpoint targeting from above.

This may even be more feasible that that BS missile defense system.
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wasnt there a movie about some orbiting laser back in the 80's cant remember what it was called, coulda swore val kilmer was in it though.
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Real Genius.
 
Originally posted by: K1052
Originally posted by: Train
Originally posted by: tnitsuj
This is a logical step. In order to maintain US military superiority orbiting weapons platforms appear to be neccessary. Remember, we don't just want to match the rest of the world..we need overwhelming superiority.

Imagine the advantage of being able to hit ground targets anywhere in the world at will from a constellation of orbital weapons systems. No waiting for cruise missiles or bombers etc. Just pinpoint targeting from above.

This may even be more feasible that that BS missile defense system.
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wasnt there a movie about some orbiting laser back in the 80's cant remember what it was called, coulda swore val kilmer was in it though.
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Real Genius.
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Anybody for some popcorn? 😉
 
Originally posted by: conjur
Originally posted by: K1052
Originally posted by: Train
Originally posted by: tnitsuj
This is a logical step. In order to maintain US military superiority orbiting weapons platforms appear to be neccessary. Remember, we don't just want to match the rest of the world..we need overwhelming superiority.

Imagine the advantage of being able to hit ground targets anywhere in the world at will from a constellation of orbital weapons systems. No waiting for cruise missiles or bombers etc. Just pinpoint targeting from above.

This may even be more feasible that that BS missile defense system.
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wasnt there a movie about some orbiting laser back in the 80's cant remember what it was called, coulda swore val kilmer was in it though.
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Real Genius.
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Anybody for some popcorn? 😉
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Heh, that is such a classic movie. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: ReiAyanami
the problem with putting weapons into space is that if space warfare were to occur, our orbit would be littered with 100,000MPH garbage for tens of thousands of years setting us back and making space travel and satellites impossible

well done, Shrubya
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You could easily clear it away with nuclear blast.
 
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