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Radio Telescope Has Military Uses?

schnippy writes "A joint Mexico-U.S. effort to build a monster radio telescope in Mexico is causing concerns because the project, the Large Millimeter Telescope, is part of a U.S. Defense Department effort to develop the target acquisition and directed-energy technology needed for anti-satellite warfare." From the article: " Supporters said links between science and the military are nothing new and emphasized the telescope being assembled on the 15,000-foot Sierra Negra in the state of Puebla wont be some kind of Star Wars defense outpost."

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  1. Re:Nice opening line... by david.gilbert · · Score: 0, Troll

    For this, we need a real-life super-hero:

    Patient and steady with all he must bear,
    Ready to accept every challenge with care,
    Easy in manner, yet solid as steel,
    Strong in his faith, refreshingly real,
    Isn't afraid to propose what is bold,
    Doesn't conform to the usual mold,
    Eyes that have foresight, for hindsight wont do
    Never back down when he sees what is true
    Tells it all straight, and means it all too
    Bracing for war, but praying for peace
    Using his power so evil will cease:
    So much a leader and worthy of trust,
    Here stands a man who will do what he must

    10 points for anyone who can create an alternative ending for M-U-G-A-B-E.

  2. regular scoop? by saurabhdutta · · Score: 0, Troll

    WTF is my regular google/apple cuppa?