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Offline Gray2023

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Re: Are there space satellites?
« Reply #35 on: February 11, 2026, 09:42:25 PM »
Quote from: Pax Vobis on February 11, 2026, 07:59:23 PM
It’s not semantics.  It’s called distinguishing between LEO satellites (1-3 miles up) and “space orbiting” satellites (ie 200-300 miles and above the earth's atmosphere).

But if you want to treat 1-3 miles the same as 200-300 miles, go right ahead and be silly. 
Again 1 to 3 miles for LEOs is not accurate.  It would hit mountains.  It wouldn't be able to move without an engine.  You would here it going by like planes. Address this instead of ignoring it.  If you don't, then there is no hope for having a real conversation. Show pictures of these things.
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Offline Pax Vobis

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Re: Are there space satellites?
« Reply #36 on: February 11, 2026, 10:44:07 PM »
Quote from: St Giles on February 11, 2026, 08:04:08 PM
Nothing can orbit unless the earth is a globe, so you admit it's a globe?
:facepalm:  “Low earth orbit” is the technical name of the type of satellite.  It’s an industry term.  
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Offline Ladislaus

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Re: Are there space satellites?
« Reply #37 on: February 12, 2026, 10:38:10 AM »
I only know that objects that have no illumination of their own and are roughtly the size of office desks CANNOT BE SEEN from the alleged 280+ mile away they're claimed to be.  Now, allegedly the newer ones are like 20 feet by 10 feet or so, but that's still tiny, and those ones are allegedly at 340+ miles away.

I defy anyone to put a desk up on a pedestal (so it's not obscured by "curvature") about 10 miles away on an extremely clear day and see it with the naked eye.  Utter nonsense.  Ah, but they have "solar panels".  Yeah, right ... against miniscule in size for one thing at those distances and 2 ... uhm, mostly turned to FACE the sun, since that's what they're for ... and yet they're still visible to the naked eye.

Whatever "Star Link" actually is, it's most certainly not what they say it is.  I suspect that it's some kind of holographic nonsense to be perfectly honest, and they're not even satelloons.
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Offline Pax Vobis

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Re: Are there space satellites?
« Reply #38 on: February 12, 2026, 10:54:35 AM »
Quote from: Ladislaus on February 12, 2026, 10:38:10 AM
I only know that objects that have no illumination of their own and are roughtly the size of office desks CANNOT BE SEEN from the alleged 280+ mile away they're claimed to be. 

I defy anyone to put a desk up on a pedestal (so it's not obscured by "curvature") about 10 miles away on an extremely clear day and see it with the naked eye.  Utter nonsense. 
Right.  Use some common sense, people.  These things are much closer than 10 miles.
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Offline Gray2023

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Re: Are there space satellites?
« Reply #39 on: February 12, 2026, 12:46:53 PM »
Really?  The next time you are on an airplane at cruising altitude (which is between 30000 ft (5.68 miles) and 40000 ft (7.58 miles)) Take a look around for the LEOs.  You should see something.  

Better yet look for Airplanes at night that are cruising above your house with the lights blinking.  If you see that blinking light then you can see at least 6 miles at night.  Last time I checked those lights are smaller than a desk.


Here is a tool to use.

https://planefinder.net/

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