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I mean at this point we’re crossing over into conspiracy theory territory, but I think the most realistic scenarios are where we are doing things that are on th
by oceanplexian 4y ago
I mean at this point we’re crossing over into conspiracy theory territory, but I think the most realistic scenarios are where we are doing things that are on the edge of what’s possible.
For example we probably don’t have anti-gravity, or anything that’s a huge leap from our understanding of the laws of physics. But the military may have single-stage hypersonic aircraft and spacecraft, and are keeping it close to their chest, while putting on a “show” with far less capable demonstrators as a fake out.
- jdironman 4y agoWasn't trying to cross in to conspiracy territory at all, really wanted to gauge what others knew about resources determining where we are as a whole I guess. Well, as far as public domain knowledge goes. I don't believe the military / government has anything outside of what "known" physics allows of course. But at the same time we are always learning new things about how things interact and can be used.
- nradov 4y agoSecret hypersonic aircraft and spacecraft are unlikely. Those put out so much energy that they're just impossible to hide.
- FredPret 4y agoThey kept a Mach 3 plane secret for a long time…
- nradov 4y agoNo they really didn't. The Soviets, North Vietnamese, and North Koreans all detected and tracked the A-12 / SR-71 planes during operational missions. They didn't know all the details, but the existence wasn't at all a secret to our adversaries.
- FredPret 4y agoIt was secret from the public. Which means there are certainly military projects right now that are also secret from us, even if Russia knows
- LargoLasskhyfv 4y agoHave you ever heard of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_(aircraft)#U.S._sighting_claims https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_(aircraft)#U.S._sightin... ?
- nradov 4y agoI've heard of it but I doubt it actually exists. There's no real mission for it that can't be done better by satellites or low-observable drones.