Exactly how they plan to shoot down that satellite

February 15, 2008 4:00 PM PST – Posted by Emily Shurr

Which missile is the U.S. planning to use to shoot down that ailing satellite, and how does it work? There's an interesting, technically thorough statement available from the Center for Defense Information. They've posted all manner of details about guidance systems, maneuverability, motors, and explosive mechanisms over on Wired: "Inside America's satellite-killing missile"

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by se.rev February 17, 2008 12:52 AM PST
recycle the damn thing ....wont there be more space schrapnell in orbit otherwise
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by se.rev February 17, 2008 1:00 AM PST
recycle the damn thing ....wont there be more space schrapnell in orbit otherwise
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