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Weapons in Space

Posted by michael on from the thor dept.

SWG_Eddie submits this story about the U.S. military beginning the militarization of space. We've done a few previous stories on this, such as this one. Putting weapons in earth orbit is not forbidden by any treaty or law.

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  1. Re:Space Beams by CleverNickedName · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sure the Near Field Infrared Experiment (NFIRE) has a low-orbit only kill-vehicle now, but how long before it has an Electron Beam Device that can annihilate a person playing golf or taking a shower (possibly with company)?

    I'm sure there's some sort of reflective headgear you could wear to protect against this.

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  2. Our sources say... by Chuck+Bucket · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Mars has recently sought significant quantities of urainum, from Africa."

    blech

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  3. Re:I see nothing wrong with it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I agree. Sign a treaty. And in the meantime, we send up a few extra-large "weather satellites."

  4. no, no, no, but you were close.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    When Orbital Weapons Platforms Are Outlawed....

    only Outlaws will have Orbital Weapons Platforms!

  5. Re:Space Beams by forkazoo · · Score: 5, Funny

    As a board certified Metallic Foil Haberdasherer, I should point out that Aluminium is an excellent conductor both of heat and electricity. It might do rather well against a visible frequency beam weapon, but against IR, it might not do so well. An electron beam, likewise, might be less than great. For this reason, anyone seekend to defend against weapons grade death rays with an AluFoil hat should get an insulated Abstract type hat. The abstract design permits the creator to use a honeycomb design, and an insulating layer would help keep you safe from electrical discharge.

    Please, people, the right hat for the right job!