I don't really think this was just to destroy a satellite. It's less expensive to have the satellite hit the atmosphere.
It was just another statement...
Poor China has lost the front page of the world news thanks to the hanging of Saddams and buddies, and Lindsey Lohan going back to rehab.
I'd be pissed too ;)

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