Quadibloc wrote:
But the law of physics that's being violated is the one about the
diffraction of light. These microsatellites are being pitched as _spy_
satellites, not, say, research satellites for studying the Van Allen
belt or whatever. For that, you would want something the size of the
HST, although I suppose a 36-inch mirror might do; hardly "micro".


More than one type of reconsat; these could be designed to pick up enemy
radio signals for analysis (these are called "ferret" satellites). If
you have several flying in formation, you can use them to pinpoint where
a signal is coming from.

Pat