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You could, but the missiles would generate debris on impact. They could also be intercepted in some circumstances. Instead if you position a bunch of "service"
by sidewndr46 5y ago
You could, but the missiles would generate debris on impact. They could also be intercepted in some circumstances.
Instead if you position a bunch of "service" and "maintenance" satellites that are conveniently in orbits near enemy satellites (in terms of delta-V) then basically get to prestage the entire event before war actually breaks out.
There are plenty of satellites that basically spend time "near" unfriendly nations satellites. This is mostly for counter-intelligence as far as I can tell.
To disable an enemy satellite quietly one theory I heard was to simply carry a can of black spray paint aboard, then use it to coat the enemy satellite when you want to disable it. Anything optical would be disabled immediately. The satellite would probably overheat because the reflective coating would be gone.
- vimax 5y agoThat spray paint idea is very interesting. I imagine you could get some very extreme temperature differentials with a good paintball shot in the right location.
- sidewndr46 5y agoGood point. A paintball is simpler and easier than a spray can anyways. As a bonus, if it hits something weak it will probably destroy or damage that component in the process.