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Pentagon Opens Window of Time to Shoot Down Satellite
American Forces Press Service ^
| Gerry J. Gilmore
Posted on 02/20/2008 3:58:23 PM PST by SandRat
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To: Westlander; Robe
It’s in the SP nearing Hawaii, one more orbit and that should do it.
To: All
BTW.. STSPLUS is tracking software that was used on the ISS just a few years ago..
It can be downloaded here:
STSPLUS
and the Orbital Elements Here
The Author has passed and the software will not be updated..
but it's prob the BEST out there.. You can track ANY satellite that NORAD will publish...
great for Shuttle and ISS pass predictions
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posted on
02/20/2008 5:48:55 PM PST
by
Robe
(Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
To: eyedigress
I sure hope they nail it on the first try. That would be Sweet. In some ways it be would be better if it takes three. More opportunity for data acquisition. They might also experiment with slightly different launch and intercept parameters (until the IR seeker takes over -- might even be able to fine tune the programming in that).
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posted on
02/20/2008 5:50:33 PM PST
by
steve86
(Acerbic by nature, not nurture™)
To: steve86
While that makes logical sense, the chance to see Putin’s face on the first try would be priceless.
To: All
65
posted on
02/20/2008 5:57:41 PM PST
by
Robe
(Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
To: Desron13
I was thinking that some video will be released. Probably more valuable to show our cards this time.
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posted on
02/20/2008 6:00:47 PM PST
by
neodad
(USS Vincennes (CG 49) "Checkmate Cruiser")
To: Robe
Air warning yellow, weapons tight.
67
posted on
02/20/2008 6:01:39 PM PST
by
neodad
(USS Vincennes (CG 49) "Checkmate Cruiser")
To: Robe
Thanks. They nailed the time 10:27 EST
To: Robe; All
Thanks for the info. I subscribed to Space Track last night and it doesn't have a thing on the sat. Here is the latest pic from Heavensabove:
69
posted on
02/20/2008 6:06:15 PM PST
by
penelopesire
("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
To: Westlander
Just at PNW set to go over Canada the next 20 min.
To: penelopesire
That hot link is moving. Good post.
To: neodad
"I was thinking that some video will be released. Probably more valuable to show our cards this time."Your probably right but it most likely wont be the good stuff. Probably some fuzzy, jumpy, out of focus slop that just shows a quick streak followed by a big flash.
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posted on
02/20/2008 6:13:10 PM PST
by
Desron13
(If you constantly vote between the lesser of two evils then evil is your ultimate destination.)
To: eyedigress
73
posted on
02/20/2008 6:28:58 PM PST
by
Westlander
(Unleash the Neutron Bomb)
To: eyedigress
Wow..I didn’t realize that when I was posting the link! I am so technologically impaired....lol
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posted on
02/20/2008 6:29:31 PM PST
by
penelopesire
("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
To: penelopesire
Man I like a CAT on a TIN roof......we have crystal clear skies here in Rock Hill, SC.. the Eclipse is MAGNIFICANT !!!!..then I run in here and keep up with the Shoot down!!!!
Man what a celestrial happening
75
posted on
02/20/2008 6:40:58 PM PST
by
Robe
(Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
To: Robe
ECLIPSE >> NOW
76
posted on
02/20/2008 6:44:30 PM PST
by
Robe
(Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
To: Robe
lol..me too and I usually don’t get into space stuff that much. I just love our military and am praying for a successful mission. The Ruskies will be pea green with envy if we shoot it out of space!! (grin)
77
posted on
02/20/2008 6:48:53 PM PST
by
penelopesire
("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
To: La Enchiladita
You keeping up with this?
78
posted on
02/20/2008 6:55:22 PM PST
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
To: eyedigress
>> They nailed the time 10:27 EST
Is this still a go?
To: All
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posted on
02/20/2008 7:02:43 PM PST
by
Robe
(Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
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