New SA Earth observation satellites activated

[Kevin Lancaster]

New SA Earth observation satellites activated

The South African National Space Agency has announced the launch of SPOT 6 and 7.

 

[Thelangfordian]

That's pretty cool.
Whatever happened to that secret spy satellite?

 

[Ridolfc]

Who regulates satellite placement? I can just imagine one country launching a satellite just to have it collide with another countries satellite.

 

[grok]

Who regulates satellite placement? I can just imagine one country launching a satellite just to have it collide with another countries satellite.

Investigate! I'm sure bribes were paid to secure our spot!

 

[genetic]

Very cool indeed!

Queue the typical cANCer squad...

 

[ellyally]

Who regulates satellite placement? I can just imagine one country launching a satellite just to have it collide with another countries satellite.

I think ISA(International Space Agency) handles that(?)