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Old 20-01-2007, 07:57 AM
CoombellKid
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There is more on the story here

http://www.globalsecurity.org/space/...china/asat.htm

looks like the chinese are rather partial at firing/testing thier laser
systems on satelites too. Trying to take out optical sensors, well
I suppose if someone is flying their eyes in the sky over you then
it's fair game. Lasers are good at doing that. I remember years ago
an idiot from one of the TV channels thought it would be a great
idea to film our lasers we had install at Sydney Mardi Gra. Completely
thrashed the chip in his $200k camera.

btw, they are great on speed and red light camera too

regards,CS


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