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		michaelt on Oct 6, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Starlink direct-to-cell enabled for hurricane hele... If I have a rocket/missile capable of reaching a communication satellite orbit... why don't I have sat communications?

gosub100 on Oct 6, 2024 | [–]

International sanctions.

throw9474 on Oct 6, 2024 | [–]

It's much easier to intercept than enter orbit. ASATs are 100 kg rockets.

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