[ClearCase_guy]

The agency has mounted a program called Blackjack, which aims to loft a network of 20 prototype spy satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO) in 2021.

21 prototypes spy satellites would have been nice.

[Innovative]

“The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is developing a prototype line of cost-effective reconnaissance satellites that will set up shop in low Earth orbit, as part of a program called Blackjack.
Credit: DARPA”

[Steely Tom]

I was just thinking the other day, an iPhone would make quite a satellite.

I mean, take the computer power in an iPhone, add a few additional sensors and a telephoto lens, and some solar panels, and launch them by the thousands.

I've heard rumors that they've got a way to break the diffraction limit for telephoto optics, so that may not even be necessary any more.

The computer power in an iPhone today is like a mainframe of 20 years ago, and like a Cray of 30 years ago.

[SaveFerris]

Wonder if they have the detonation sensors like the old Vela birds? I’m sure it’s something way improved now.

I like how the geosync birds were described as having staring sensors, too.

[gaijin]

[Da Coyote]

And then we can wait for the next Democratic president/congress to sell the plans to China/Russia.

Or, Hillary can put them on her server located in the septic tank located right over McButface’s grave.

[Da Coyote]

And then we can wait for the next Democratic president/congress to sell the plans to China/Russia.

Or, Hillary can put them on her server located in the septic tank located right over McButface’s grave.

[Da Coyote]

And then we can wait for the next Democratic president/congress to sell the plans to China/Russia.

Or, Hillary can put them on her server located in the septic tank located right over McButface’s grave.

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