China is concerned by U.S. plans to shoot down an ailing spy satellite and is considering what "preventative measures" to take, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.Prevent this, People's A-holes!
"The Chinese government is paying close attention to how a
You first, China. Oh, I forgot. You already shot down a satellite with your People's ASat Missile and left debris strewn all over the place in orbit. Well, pay attention and see how this is supposed to be done.
President George W. Bush has decided to have the Navy shoot the 5,000-pound (2,270 kg) satellite with a modified tactical missile after security advisers suggested its re-entry could lead to a loss of life, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
And Dems are howling about how hopeless the technical challenge is and how the world will hate us for even attempting it just like they did a few years ago. No really, they are. You just can't hear them.
"Relevant departments in China are closely watching the situation and studying
On Saturday, Russia's Defense Ministry said the U.S. plan could be used as a cover to test a new space weapon.
Ya think?
It will be the first time the United States has conducted an anti-satellite operation since the 1980s. Russia also has not conducted anti-satellite activities in 20 years.
| Because they can't. |
Pay no attention to the elephant behind the curtain.