Re: Electrodynamic Tethers, and "Enemy" Technology

From: Joe Strout (joe_at_strout.net)
Date: 11/19/04 

Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 08:37:48 -0600

In article <4058-419D8F83-428@storefull-3276.bay.webtv.net>,
 jameshburns@webtv.net (Jim Burns) wrote:

> Theoretically, once you devise a tactical search and find element, this
> could even be dropped out of a shuttle--
>
> Figuring a way attach it automatically, to whatever you want
> eliminated--
>
> And then, with the tether, or antenna, extended--
>
> Just wait for the "enemy" satellite, or device, to lower its orbit,
> burning, destorying itself, in the atmosphere?

I think if you're able to attach a device to an enemy satellite, it'd be
much easier at that point to simply detonate.

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