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Sup wif dis, bro? Any thoughts
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Sup wif dis, bro? Any thoughts
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p
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12/10/2004 3:07:56 PM
It is called "Misty"
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ebnelson
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12/14/2004 3:32:14 PM
re: Sup wif dis, bro? Any thoughts
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Peter Bruener
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12/14/2004 7:29:08 AM
It is already in acquisition mode, so it is not a mere study
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ebnelson
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12/13/2004 11:45:06 PM
My guess: A shuttle replacement with exteme high orbit capabilities to service a new geosync spy sat and future weapons platforms.
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Scott Evil
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12/13/2004 2:20:23 PM
Sounds reasonable. Alternatively, high energy laser in orbit to destroy missiles in boost phase of flight.
(n/t)
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David F Mayer
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12/13/2004 5:30:47 PM
re: P.S. A high energy laser in space would be a great idea!
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Scott Evil
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12/13/2004 9:38:18 PM
In my opinion, a boost phase missile defense system would be superior to any other.
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David F Mayer
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12/14/2004 5:04:57 PM
re: Wouldn't it be great if such a program could be launched for such a low cost...
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Scott Evil
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12/13/2004 9:28:21 PM
Could it be HAARP?
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FrankC
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12/12/2004 3:48:42 AM
Don't know, but if Rockefeller hates it, it's probably a great idea.
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Tom Brosz
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12/10/2004 6:11:53 PM
Some guesses
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Gary
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12/10/2004 4:36:02 PM
Maybe it's Option 1)
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Gary
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12/13/2004 5:42:16 AM
day dreaming
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Davin L.
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12/13/2004 3:36:33 PM
re: Some guesses
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gbaikie
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12/10/2004 4:58:54 PM
re: Some guesses
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phil
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12/10/2004 4:50:03 PM
JIMO related arguments
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Gary
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12/11/2004 8:07:08 AM
HabitableZone — be civil, or at least entertaining.