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2006-07-04 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Russian spy satellite breaks down: report

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Posted by Steve White 2006-07-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Russian navy satellite for intelligence-gathering and identifying targets,

Now there's a blast from the past.
In storage for 15 yrs ? Hmm, someone forgot to check the "use by" dates on the pyro.

if it's navy, is it a RORSat? Wern't those nuclear powerered? Old Spook, or anyone else who might know and be able to comment?

Posted by N guard 2006-07-04 01:01|| 2006-07-04 01:01|| Front Page Top

#2 Maybe Soyuz could bring along some Doan's Pills for those stiff joints and aching back?

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2006-07-04 01:05|| 2006-07-04 01:05|| Front Page Top

#3 Maybe FedEx dropped the sat on the way to the launch site. Don't laugh too hard, they've done it before.

Posted by AzCat 2006-07-04 02:17|| 2006-07-04 02:17|| Front Page Top

#4 More than one of our satellites has suffered a similar fate. Assuming the story is true, and not disinformation designed to keep us from avoiding its watchful eye during maneuvers, etc.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2006-07-04 07:05|| 2006-07-04 07:05|| Front Page Top

#5 Should be able to verify easily by telescope.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2006-07-04 08:17|| 2006-07-04 08:17|| Front Page Top

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