Cool to know we can do it. Imagine the math they had to go through to steer the missile in the right direction so it actually collides with its target. When the target is going 17,000 MPH.
whereishelpicon Reviewed by whereishelpicon on . U.S. set to pull trigger on wonky spy satellite WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon says the military's attempt to shoot down a wayward U.S. spy satellite as it falls toward Earth could happen as early as tonight, but no final decision on timing has been made. Press secretary Geoff Morrell says senior military officers, including the head of the U.S. Strategic Command, are evaluating the situation and will advise Defence Secretary Robert Gates on the best time to carry it out. The plan is to fire a missile that would release a non-explosive Rating: 5