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US destroying satellite: Are international fears of space arms race justified?
Made Popular Feb 22 2008
YES
# It’s a disguised US response to Chinese test last year that will further intensify the space arms race.
# After China, it’s US and now most certainly Russia and UK will follow the suit, hence, it’ll be a new war sphere.
NO
# It shouldn’t be taken other than an effort to save humans from the hazardous toxic fuel that the defunct satellite contained.
# This technological advancement is the right step to save earth, in case nuclear war erupts in near future.
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Ben
Feb 22 2008
Brisbane,
Australia
you answered the very question with "After China, it’s US and now most certainly Russia and UK..." and there are no doubts but certainty that now the space will be added in new arms race of world's conflict arena.
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(Global Perspectives)
this is nothing new but the probability always lingered around...do hell with space arms race but bother about the destructive arsenals that we've piled up on the earth...that makes more sense than to be worried about no man's land
(Global Perspectives)
we don't care whatever russia or chinna say...we gotta right to have the defensive technology to save us from the rogue states. and there is nothing to do with the the space race, we only save the world from the hazards of the fuel tank that could spill and harm humans. had that not been done and there would have been catastrophic effects of the fluid fuel...but alas we are blamed in either of the two conditions...this is not fair!!!
(Local Perspectives)
@ Austin
you are right Austin you ppl have got the right to screw the whole world on that bullshit argument of "self defense"
you are right Austin you ppl have got the right to screw the whole world on that bullshit argument of "self defense"
(Global Perspectives)
No there's no harm in proving that we are growing our technological capabilities. if it turns out to be the warfare in the space it will only minimize the loss of life and property on the surface because whichever country will show its might in the space would lead to the submission of the country on the loser's end. But to be optimistic abt the not so new technology it would not be wrong to test such missiles in the outer space.
(Global Perspectives)
this is sheer cheating man!!!but now it gives the clear message that US has the capacity to gun down satellite, but yes they did it to save the world from hazards of the satellite...poor argument!!!similar to one that Japan gives for hunting whales and both want world to trust them nahhh...there is neither reason nor credibility in the argument
(Global Perspectives)
if it’s a philanthropic move then why are you arguing…it simply means that there is no other good reason than….?????
(Global Perspectives)
Science is for mankind. The weaponization of space had taken long back and only now the Chinese are crying about it. They have a space weaponization programme of their own.
Anyway, without taking weapons into space, we can never hope to destroy a 'rogue' artificial satellite, an asteroid or a comet coming towards earth that may wipe out life from this planet.
Anyway, without taking weapons into space, we can never hope to destroy a 'rogue' artificial satellite, an asteroid or a comet coming towards earth that may wipe out life from this planet.
(Global Perspectives)
USA cannot be militarily defeated by any nation on earth or even if the next 10 big powers after USA combine their forces to attack it. It is the world's greatest and invincible military that will remain the same for a long, long time to come.
As the leading country that shows path to the world in science and technology, we must support the USA for our own survival. If the missile defense shield was not erected with a web of satellite network tracking hostile objects then this satellite could have fallen in populated areas with substantial loss of life.
As the leading country that shows path to the world in science and technology, we must support the USA for our own survival. If the missile defense shield was not erected with a web of satellite network tracking hostile objects then this satellite could have fallen in populated areas with substantial loss of life.
(Global Perspectives)
wots da cry all abt? for chrissake we've done a gud thing.
(Local Perspectives)
this is a peaceful system to defend americans and friendly countries from being targeted by rogue nations like iran and n korea.
(Global Perspectives)
will encourage more dangerous missiles by countries like russia and china that dont have such system to beat the shit out of missile defense system like our missiles with multiple warheads
(Global Perspectives)
luks lyk videogame 2 me.......lyfz nt a videogame.......
(Global Perspectives)
its quite possible that america use alien tech that they stole from crashed ufos
(Global Perspectives)
I don't think US is doing the right thing with its anti-missile system. But it is necessary as this incident has proved. But it must be a world project to save earth not a military project. Hope this will encourage world peace.
(Global Perspectives)
me thinks its delibrate attemt by america to show it can destroy satelite as china and that which is enterning earth in hi speed.
(Global Perspectives)
just imagine waht would have happened had the satellite with toxins crashed in beijing.
(Global Perspectives)
Not really but it's a shame. We don't have an universal healthcare system but billions of dollars to burn in military projects.
(Local Perspectives)
china did it, now americans did it saying they 'had' to do it. now it's russia's turn. you can bet on it! :-D
(Global Perspectives)
I heard someone say -
US tax money hits US tax money .. and destroys itself!
LOL
US tax money hits US tax money .. and destroys itself!
LOL
(Local Perspectives)
2 possible things and no 3rd reason:
1. US destroyed it to show China and Russia. Used the (lame) excuse it was carrying toxins.
2. US had to do it because of the top secret nature of the satellite.
1. US destroyed it to show China and Russia. Used the (lame) excuse it was carrying toxins.
2. US had to do it because of the top secret nature of the satellite.
(Global Perspectives)
well.... loads of tech, loads of money........ usa still can't win in afghanistan or iraq...... sigh!
(Global Perspectives)
This is a zero sum game just like having thousands of nuclear bombs. China shows something, USA reciprocates and now Russia will show too.
(Global Perspectives)
AMERICA ROCKS!!!!!!!! WE ARE THE CHAMPS! DON'T MESS WITH US!
(Local Perspectives)
it was a space lab with highly classified experiments going on. that's why they destroyed it.
(Global Perspectives)
Why not? Every country has the right to create its own space in outer space.
(Global Perspectives)
Firstly one country started it and then others started taking steps in this direction just to counter monopoly of the first country. It will go on and on.
(Global Perspectives)
US would destroy the earth one day. Just wait for the day.
(Global Perspectives)
If the US won't start it some other country would take initiative to start space war so why not US???
(Local Perspectives)
