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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why Space Weapons Are Useless
« on: August 10, 2025, 08:58:36 am »
Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why Space Weapons Are Useless

Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why space weapons are impractical for Earth attacks, citing issues like targeting, atmospheric interference, and cost—favoring Earth-based tech for precision and efficiency.

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Re: Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why Space Weapons Are Useless
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2025, 09:20:16 am »
I like this guy, but I don't trust him on this topic.
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Re: Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why Space Weapons Are Useless
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2025, 10:14:12 am »
Quote from: Weird Tolkienish Figure on August 10, 2025, 09:20:16 am
I like this guy, but I don't trust him on this topic.

But here he is correct. The so-called 'rods from god' are one example of an impractical weapon that would not work as conceptualized. Any rod launched toward Earth from orbit would tumble and be forced off course without a guidance system, so it may as well just be an ordinary missile with very expensive heat shielding.
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