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The capability to destroy sat...

The capability to destroy satellites (in low Earth orbit at least) has existed since the 80's. The U.S. has a missile launched from an F15 at high altitude that can destroy a satellite.

The problem of shooting down a satellite is simpler than getting a satellite into orbit. A warhead need only be lofted to the same altitude as satellite to destroy it. The warhead doesn't need to go into orbit. Much less energy is required.

by a reader on Sun, 06/15/2003 - 19:28

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