>Why tungsten? Dense. Great thermal properties, unlike say lead, steel, or iron which would burn up on re-entry. Kind of the ultimate fuck-you to the life when

>Why tungsten? Dense. Great thermal properties, unlike say lead, steel, or iron which would burn up on re-entry. Kind of the ultimate fuck-you to the life when you think about it... ...First because of the obvious utility for anyone who has them, and is willing to use them as you say. Second, because it would cost sooooo much to lift those heavy bastards, their casing, and the fuel to keep them up there into orbit.