Why do you think china fired a missle at a weather satalite?
What do you think their intentions are?
news article:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Missile-knocks-satellite-China-quizzed/2007/01/19/1169095958347.html
2007-01-18 19:50:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
They were testing a system to shoot down orbiting satellites. Theoretically, they could target US spy satellites or GPS satellites and virtually cripple us if fighting were to break out over Taiwan or some other issue.
2007-01-18 19:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by Bigfoot 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They also recently unveiled a Chinese fighter jet all developed in China. It's what super powers do. China wants to be one of world super power stocking up on advanced weapons. Gives them some leverage in talks with other super powers.
2007-01-19 04:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they can. Move over West... meet the new boss, same as the old boss...
2007-01-19 03:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by Sean T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wallmart.... watch for falling prices ....and satellite debris!
2007-01-21 00:50:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but they have the knowledge to do anything
2007-01-19 05:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by Linda 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because maybe it watch a bit more than just the weather....
2007-01-19 04:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
they are tired of the sme wrong forcasts
2007-01-19 07:50:18 · answer #7 · answered by paulisfree2004 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
rumors
2007-01-19 03:53:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋