What if generals had the technology to view battlefields in real-time, will it be a game changer? If that sounds like something from a video game, American defense contractor Raytheon is building small disposable satellites that can be launched from fighter jets. These SeeMe satellites, as they are called, will provide soldiers instant zoomed-in views of enemies in the battlefield. These satellites will basically beam images to communication devices such as smartphones and tablets. Generals can deploy these satellites in low-earth orbit, and they weigh less than 25 pounds and measure less tha 3 feet long. Raytheon says that they are capable of staying up in the orbit for a minimum of 45 days. (more…)
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