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Big bad stick in the sky, knocks down missle with laser...

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  1. amm0bob

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    Laser weapon knocks down missile in test - Space- msnbc.com

    I know a bit about the program... :D

    Next test will be for incoming warheads...
     
    #1 amm0bob, Feb 14, 2010
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    I'll be more impressed when this technology and placement of the lasers allows rockets to be detected and cracked during the boost phase, rather than on re-entry. I'd prefer to have Mother Nature return those highly-enriched and valuable payloads to their original owners; rather than sharing them with total strangers. But, hey, that’s just my opinion; I bet Mr. Ahmadinejad sees things differently. Do you suppose he drives a Prius? ;)
     
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    Anti-missle Laser defense...
    1)Reflective surface
    2)Insulated surface
    3)Auto-detonation if internal temperature exceeds...400F (or whatever temp).

    Look, I really really like the idea of defensive weapons, but I agree that we need weapons that can consistently, reliably, and quickly take out these missiles well before they enter US airspace.
     
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    I'd be more impressed if we had universal, affordable health care, instead of spending a jillion dollars to "maybe" shoot down a missile from some non-existent thread!

    Give me a break.
     
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    Universal health care?! C'mon, man, there's way more profit in weapons. :rolleyes:
     
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    This test was during the boost phase.

    Tom
     
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    Big deal, we are never going to have this threat, its all about wasting a lot of money, and thats all this is, most of this stuff isn't even for the US, the US gives it away to Israel and "our friends".
     
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    You naysayers are missing the point: just *think* what you could do to an anthill with that thing! It would beat any magnifying glass you had as a kid.

    Tom
     
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    Good point, probably all it will ever be used for here.
     
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    Le me rephrase that,, I am not interested in providing health care for Klingons or tribbles, but some modicum for people,, and maybe dogs would be a good start!

    What did this one test cost? How many medical bankruptcies could have been prevented just by canceling this test? Once again, I am ashamed at our priorities!
     
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    People in this country are not important to the military industrial complex, we are just pawns to be abused.
     
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    Big bad stick in the sky, more than just a pricy pointer...

    In theory, this technology can be used on ground targets also... from 50 miles away.


    Only... it probably wouldn't be ants...
     
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    Probably used on Americans
     
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    Re: Big bad stick in the sky, more than just a pricy pointer...

    So what's the best defense for that? SPF 25,000? :D

    Tom
     
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    Re: Big bad stick in the sky, more than just a pricy pointer...


    From what I know... 30 meters of granite... and then if you do, there are other assets that are designed for that defense.
     
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    Killing is being made expensive and easy, making war easier to do, all you have to do is punch a button, forget the consequences, the ultimate end to society thanks to the military.
     
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    Re: Big bad stick in the sky, more than just a pricy pointer...

    Well heck, 30 meters of granite is *not* going to look good with my swimsuit...

    Tom
     
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    Yep, sharks with laser beams, now we would be talking.
     
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    Re: Big bad stick in the sky, more than just a pricy pointer...


    Perhaps a highly reflective surface would make'em say, "foiled again!"
     
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