Why send people
Just use those smart missiles that can turn corners and fly up streets
to specific buildings. We've had those since Kuwait at least.
The idea of sub and orbital troop transports is not new:
http://www.deepcold.com/deepcold/dyna_main.html
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Bunker/3351/germweps/sanger.html
Nor are space-based military weapon launching platforms:
http://www.project1947.com/gr/tinsley49.jpg
I presume that if such a manned system is used, it won't be for
stealth purposes but more of a show of Look what WE can do.