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It's been speculated that advanced spy satellites carry thrusters and fuel to conduct frequent orbit changes. I think it's pretty telling that the DoD just did
by Kelbit 9y ago
It's been speculated that advanced spy satellites carry thrusters and fuel to conduct frequent orbit changes. I think it's pretty telling that the DoD just did a SBIR competition for software to detect evasive behavior in space junk: https://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/detail/1319195 https://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/detail/1319195
- aw1621107 9y ago> It's been speculated that advanced spy satellites carry thrusters and fuel to conduct frequent orbit changes. That's not really surprising; I'd imagine most long-term satellites carry thrusters and at least some amount of fuel for stationkeeping, especially in geostationary orbit. It'd definitely make it much more difficult to track, unless you keep something pointed at it 24/7 so you notice the change in velocity. And nice find with the SBIR competition! Does seem to point towards satellites being much more difficult to track than I thought if they're constantly moving.