Another 'mystery' missle...

Skybird · 11-22-10, 06:29 PM

It's going like that since quite some time now, and there will be more. Many cold-war-era spy satellites get replaced with more modern ones. They have not only reached the end of their technological lifetime, but many have massively exceeded it by 200 and 300 %.

If only it would be used against rogue and non-European states only. But of course assuming that would be naive. If you think you are private these days when using a wire, then you are a fool.

The naivety and innocence of private business as well as companies working for state demands, surprises me time and again.

Sometimes I almost wish there would be a killer asteroid heading for Earth, so that finally we would start using our stunning technological resources for something useful and constructive, for a change. But I think it will take another thousand generations before we finally are ready to leave the stoneage behind. Back then, our ancestors had clubs. Today, we still are fixiated on clubs, but clubs with chips inside and a high-tech-finish with nano-particles.

the_tyrant · 11-22-10, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

It's going like that since quite some time now, and there will be more. Many cold-war-era spy satellites get replaced with more modern ones. They have not only reached the end of their technological lifetime, but many have massively exceeded it by 200 and 300 %.

If only it would be used against rogue and non-European states only. But of course assuming that would be naive. If you think you are private these days when using a wire, then you are a fool.

The naivety and innocence of private business as well as companies working for state demands, surprises me time and again.

When governments pay, they are just like the rest

Platapus · 11-22-10, 07:26 PM

I hate when the media calls it a "spy satellite". It is a reconnaissance satellite.

How the hell can a satellite spy? They can either perform reconnaissance or surveillance, but not spy.

gimpy117 · 11-22-10, 07:33 PM

ill show you my mystery missile

TLAM Strike · 11-22-10, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I hate when the media calls it a "spy satellite". It is a reconnaissance satellite.

How the hell can a satellite spy? They can either perform reconnaissance or surveillance, but not spy.

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spy (noun)

A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage)

I would say it fits the definition.

Platapus · 11-22-10, 07:39 PM

A person is seldom a satellite.

Spying is a human activity and involves deception.

Castout · 11-22-10, 07:45 PM

Nah it's the satellite to fry Obama's french fries wherever he goes

11-22-10, 06:29 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,665 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	It's going like that since quite some time now, and there will be more. Many cold-war-era spy satellites get replaced with more modern ones. They have not only reached the end of their technological lifetime, but many have massively exceeded it by 200 and 300 %. If only it would be used against rogue and non-European states only. But of course assuming that would be naive. If you think you are private these days when using a wire, then you are a fool. The naivety and innocence of private business as well as companies working for state demands, surprises me time and again. Sometimes I almost wish there would be a killer asteroid heading for Earth, so that finally we would start using our stunning technological resources for something useful and constructive, for a change. But I think it will take another thousand generations before we finally are ready to leave the stoneage behind. Back then, our ancestors had clubs. Today, we still are fixiated on clubs, but clubs with chips inside and a high-tech-finish with nano-particles. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-22-10, 07:26 PM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,380 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I hate when the media calls it a "spy satellite". It is a reconnaissance satellite. How the hell can a satellite spy? They can either perform reconnaissance or surveillance, but not spy. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

11-22-10, 07:33 PM	#4
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11-22-10, 07:39 PM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,380 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	A person is seldom a satellite. Spying is a human activity and involves deception. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

11-22-10, 07:45 PM	#7
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Nah it's the satellite to fry Obama's french fries wherever he goes __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/