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2003-11-29 East Asia

Japan scuttles two NKor surveillance satellites shortly after launch

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Posted by Bulldog 2003-11-29 6:19:24 AM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "It really shocked the Japanese. They realised that theyâve got to wake up and not be 100% reliant on the US,"

They shouldn't sweat it. We're 100% reliant on them to build hybrid cars. Hell, we can probably give them the satellites with all the money we are going to save on gas.

Posted by Penguin 2003-11-29 7:42:40 AM|| 2003-11-29 7:42:40 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 "It really shocked the Japanese. They realised that theyâve got to wake up and not be 100% reliant on the US,"

They shouldn't sweat it. We're 100% reliant on them to build hybrid cars. Hell, we can probably give them the satellites with all the money we are going to save on gas.

Posted by Penguin 2003-11-29 7:42:47 AM|| 2003-11-29 7:42:47 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Hey OP! We got any surplus KH-1s sitting around?

Posted by Shipman 2003-11-29 9:12:14 AM|| 2003-11-29 9:12:14 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 We got any surplus KH-1s sitting around?
If we do, they're in a museum, where they belong! We're talking 1950's technology. I'm sure Japan can create something quite a bit more sophisticated than something that produces 6-meter resolution. Even SPOT, the French satellite, and the US LandSat produce 1- and 3-meter resolution, respectively. I'm sure the Japanese will have their launch vehicle problem straightened out soon. As for the Chinese launch, brute force will work every time. Just look at the old F-4 - proof positive that if you provide enough power, even a lead brick can be made to fly.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-11-29 10:38:18 AM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-11-29 10:38:18 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 OP ole Bud, something is wrong with your sense of aerodynamics... the F-4 is a a sleek article of flying fun. You're just jealous cause the Navy invented it.

Of course you're right tho, a brick with attitude.

Posted by Shipman 2003-11-29 12:38:02 PM|| 2003-11-29 12:38:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 OP! and OT...

It is time to make Jihad in Gainesville... You're a Panama jungle Nole?

Time all the closet Noles to think postive thoughts.

Posted by Shipman 2003-11-29 12:51:25 PM|| 2003-11-29 12:51:25 PM|| Front Page Top

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