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02-21-2008, 09:04 AM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Direct Hit - GO NAVY!!!!!!!!!
I wish it was an Arliegh Burke Destroyer that fired the missle, but the end result is all that matters.
 to the best military in the world!!!!!
... the satellite and the kill vehicle collided at a combined speed of 22,000 mph about 130 miles above Earth's surface.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/wa...ellite?mode=PF |
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02-21-2008, 10:04 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Unconfirmed
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02-21-2008, 10:26 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
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Heh?
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Originally Posted by fishsmith
I wish it was an Arliegh Burke Destroyer that fired the missle, but the end result is all that matters.
to the best military in the world!!!!!
... the satellite and the kill vehicle collided at a combined speed of 22,000 mph about 130 miles above Earth's surface.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/wa...ellite?mode=PF |
I believe I read somewhere that an AB was expected to be one of the tracking ships to assist the Tico in the shoot down... Very interesting here but contrary to popular belief/rumors/reporting - not an ASAT test like the Chinese did last year... |
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02-21-2008, 11:44 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Is it on video? Do we know it actually happened?
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02-21-2008, 11:58 AM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
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I think the MNA (martian new agency) reported it, should be legit.
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02-21-2008, 12:14 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Like patriot missile defense?
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02-21-2008, 01:58 PM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
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"If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?"
I can't vouch for any of this, but for chits and giggles, and assuming it's true (which I do) , doesn't this show of naval power and accuracy impress you?
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02-21-2008, 02:08 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
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It is impressive, BUT given the nature of the mission and the space arms race, it isn't too far fetched to believe that EVEN IF they missed, they wouldn't admit it. I'll believe it, otherwise I'll sound like Nebe!  |
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"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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02-21-2008, 02:16 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
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it probabaly was a Marine that pulled the trigger.
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02-21-2008, 02:48 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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I am not sure a Marine could actually find the trigger switch
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02-21-2008, 03:09 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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02-21-2008, 03:29 PM
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Here fishy fishy
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RIJimmy -
That was pretty freakin' funny....
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02-21-2008, 03:29 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
it probabaly was a Marine that pulled the trigger.
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Only a Marine would be looking for a Trigger...  |
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02-21-2008, 04:05 PM
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Keep The Change
Join Date: Oct 2000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
Like patriot missile defense?
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Patriot has a pretty good track record.
I saw the Scud go over and the Patriot never fired that night.. Every time it fired it worked that's why we wandered around like Englishmen in the Rain knowing our umbrella would keep us dry...
My question is on this shoot, were we protecting the people or our technology? |
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02-21-2008, 05:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Marshfield, MA
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For the Government to say that they destroyed this because of the hazardous Hydrazine fuel is bunk.
The only reason this was destroyed was to make absolute sure that all classified hardware was totally destroyed before coming down to earth as to not fall into the wrong hands. period.
This just shows how vunerable space is. Alls it takes is for say China or another country to down enough of our military satellites and we are basically screwed. Too much dependancy on electronic warfare.
Last edited by beamie; 02-21-2008 at 06:54 PM..
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