This isn’t an issue when going up against non-state foes, but if we should have to confront any major power, you can see what the first targets are going to be.
Punch out your enemy’s satelites, and you’ve punched out his lights.
I’m sure there are smart people thinking about this, on both sides.
I’m tracking it now real time via STSPLUS..
Weather:
Sea Bouy Midway Island:
Wind Speed (WSPD): 0.0 kts
5-day plot - Wind Gust Wind Gust (GST): 1.0 kts
5-day plot - Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 30.15 in
5-day plot - Air Temperature Air Temperature (ATMP): 67.6 °F
5-day plot - Water Temperature Water Temperature (WTMP): 70.9 °F
Sea Bouy: N of Hawaii:
Wave Height (WVHT): 2.6 ft
5-day plot - Dominant Wave Period Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 13 sec
5-day plot - Average Period Average Period (APD): 5.7 sec
5-day plot - Mean Wave Direction Mean Wave Direction (MWD): N ( 353 deg true )
5-day plot - Water Temperature Water Temperature (WTMP): 75.7 °F
Sea State looks good...Cloud cover = 3/10 in area
Look for an attempt about 10:30 EST
I wonder if homeowners insurance covers satalite impact on my house. Or will I have to wait 9-12 months to get a check from the feds. Assuming on the off chance it comes anywhere near Taxachusetts.