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But they need to know if sat is hazardous and/or radioactive, or what risks it posses to their vehicle.
by tintor 3y ago
But they need to know if sat is hazardous and/or radioactive, or what risks it posses to their vehicle.
- sandworm101 3y agoSats are sats. They all have thrusters, antennas and solar panels. They have a center of mass, various g limits and have to fit inside the rocket. Everything else can be hidden from the launch provider.
- bell-cot 3y agoNo they don't. Pre-launch satellites do not normally leak toxic chemicals, nor emit noteworthy radiation, nor have dangerous voltages on exposed surfaces, nor ... And as a Plan B - any satellites filled with secret sauce could easily be babysat (while in SpaceX's hands) by trusty USSF TSgt Top-Secret, who's been trained in what to do if things go horribly wrong.