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[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 17 points 2 years ago (4 children)

why would you need a Nuke against a satellite? youd think a good laser would do pretty well in close proximity with a lot less debris

[–] AllonzeeLV@lemmy.world 26 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Widespread EMP could take out many satellites at once.

A nuclear detonation is just the only practical way to generate a giant one.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 10 points 2 years ago

The magic part is that you launch the nuke through the satellite, then it falls back to earth on top of your enemy.

Or perhaps the debris is the point?

[–] EdibleFriend@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

I mean... The nuke would work though

[–] lemmylommy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Too big and too high power requirements