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Originally Posted by skwinty
Apparently, the issue was more about the capability and resolution of the cameras on board the satellite.
However this is speculation.
The new nano-satellites being produced here have a revisit capability of 1 day which is significantly better than the current 4 day revisit period.
The cameras on board these nano-satellites which get launched in formations of up to 5 satelites, can identify crops, type and age and tell when the ideal time for harvest is. They can also tell the moisture content of the soil and the resolution is currently at 1.5m from 500km. The latest resolutions are still unknown and classified but I expect that soon will be less than 1metre.
What is for sure, is that it is better to convert existing stocks of ICBM's to launch satellites rather than warheads. The Russians have used this method before to launch satellites with the US knowing about it.
Actually saw pictures of a launch. These launches take place on the surface and not submerged. Quite impressive.
Anyway, so now we sit with our satellites on the ground. Time to initiate a rocket building program!  |
Future generations will not be so happy, maybe. There is so much stuff up there, from bolts and screws at orbital velocity to who knows what, and it is so hard to track let alone get rid of, where will they put the satellites they require?
Paul