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To: InterceptPoint
We just weren’t how powerful the sat performing this test, really is... 😂

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/icesat-2-laser-fires-for-1st-time-measures-antarctic-height/

35 posted on 10/22/2018 6:37:58 PM PDT by EasySt
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To: EasySt

Oops...

Clickable:

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/icesat-2-laser-fires-for-1st-time-measures-antarctic-height/


36 posted on 10/22/2018 6:38:39 PM PDT by EasySt
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To: EasySt
It is now becoming clear. The specification for that ICESAT-2 laser system must have been based on a calculation error by the scientists. This effectively turned Watts into Megawatts in the spec and probably increased the development cost by a factor of 1000.

Whata Country. Whata System.

Nancy: We’re watching you - from space.

😎

65 posted on 10/22/2018 8:06:28 PM PDT by InterceptPoint (Ted, you finally endorsed. A)
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