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Would it be possible that whoever launches the satellite (in a major power) somehow adds to it a re-entry module, so the knowledge and sensible devices stay out
by pmontra 3y ago
Would it be possible that whoever launches the satellite (in a major power) somehow adds to it a re-entry module, so the knowledge and sensible devices stay out of the reach of lesser powers?
- KRAKRISMOTT 3y agoIt would take a lot of trust. You can basically stick a bug in there and siphon the radio data (yes there is encryption etc. but you probably don't want another actor's hardware being permanently attached to your satellite, opens up all sorts of vulnerabilities. It's close enough for nearfield attacks like EMP or explosives or even wrong sensor data).
- bewaretheirs 3y agoIt would make more sense to ensure that any sensitive technology on board is in a demisable subunit that will melt during reentry, so nobody has a chance to snag it after it reenters. This is also a safety consideration in satellite design - see, for instance: https://spectrum.ieee.org/spacex-claims-to-have-redesigned-its-starlink-satellites-to-eliminate-casualty-risks https://spectrum.ieee.org/spacex-claims-to-have-redesigned-i... If the whole thing comes apart into tiny pieces, you have no chance that anyone/anything on the ground will be injured/damaged by falling debris..