The Vlog

Satellite

As has been in the news lately, an American “Spy” satellite will be coming down into the earth’s orbit soon [source]. Rather than let it burn through the atmosphere - which I would assume isn’t difficult for something with the dimensions of a satellite - the US has decided to blow it up in space.

“At the State Department on Tuesday, spokesman Sean McCormack told reporters that the U.S. action is meant to protect people from the hazardous fuel and is not a weapons test.”

I think with the controversies that go around about the US, the rest of the world isn’t looking at it as an ‘earth-saving’ mission like from the Armageddon. To me, and to China and Russia, this looks like an excuse to test Space Warfare.

“The three-stage Navy missile, designated the SM-3, has chalked up a high rate of success in a series of tests since 2002, in each case targeting a short- or medium-range ballistic missile, never a satellite. A hurry-up program to adapt the missile for this anti-satellite mission was completed in a matter of weeks; Navy officials say the changes will be reversed once this satellite is down.”

Once the US has successfully tested used its missile for space warfare earth-saving procedures, would the rest of the planet, eg: Russia, China; sit back and applaud them? I think we better get our brollies out. It might start raining satellites soon. This might even mean more money for India huh? More satellites being tested upon destroyed will mean more needing to be launched. The GSLV happens to be a very effective launch vehicle. We better start making some more.