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Press Conference

Ambassador James Jeffries explains the details of the upcoming attempt to intercept the errant spy satellite on February 14th 2008.

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  • Play Satellite Shootdown: Mission Prep
    4 Clips Playlist Mission Prep

    Satellite Shootdown (10:02)

    Shooting an errant spy satellite out of the sky takes some serious prep work. Find out what went into taking down satellite USA 193.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown: Military Interviews
    9 Clips Playlist Military Interviews

    (37:48)

    Watch interviews from military personnel who participated in the satellite takedown.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown: NASA and Science Involvement
    4 Clips Playlist NASA and Science

    Satellite Shootdown (09:10)

    Satellite USA 193 was, among other things, a military concern. But the military couldn't neutralize the threat alone. Scientists to the rescue!

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  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: Press Conference
    Press Conference

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (04:02)

    Ambassador James Jeffries explains the details of the upcoming attempt to intercept the errant spy satellite on February 14th 2008.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: General Cartwright Part 1
    General Cartwright Part 1

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (05:11)

    General James E. Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discusses the events leading up to the decision to strike down the errant spy satellite.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: Michael Waschull Part 2
    Michael Waschull Part 2

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (05:34)

    Waschull speaks about John Szczepanski, a physicist whose selfless contributions ensured the success of Operation Burnt Frost.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: Capt. Alex Casimes Interview
    Capt. Alex Casimes Interview

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (01:41)

    Captain Alex Casimes, USN, takes you inside and explains the history and purpose of the RADM Wayne E. Meyer Aegis Education Center.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: Rear Adm. Douglas McClain I ...
    Rear Adm. Douglas McClain I...

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (04:21)

    Rear Admiral Douglas McClain, USN, the Director of Global Operation at US Strategic Command, discusses the agencies involved on Operation Burnt Frost.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: Lt. Cmdr. Bates: Looking Back
    Lt. Cmdr. Bates: Looking Back

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (03:30)

    LCDR Bates and Lt Almonte from the USS Lake Erie as well as Raytheon's Ed Miyashiro look back on what the mission meant to them personally.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: NASA Administrator Mike Griffin
    NASA Administrator Mike...

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (03:53)

    Michael Griffin, the 11th Administrator of NASA, comments how Operation Burnt Frost had to consider Shuttle and Space Station Operations.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: Ed Miyashiro: Debris Danger
    Ed Miyashiro

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (00:49)

    Ed Miyashiro, Vice President of Raytheon Missile Systems, talks about the consideration that was given to debris following the successful intercept of USA193.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: Ed Miyashiro: Opportunities
    Ed Miyashiro

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (01:06)

    Ed Miyashiro discusses the differences & similarities between a standard test of the SM3 missile and this real world mission to intercept the satellite.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: General Cartwright Part 2
    General Cartwright Part 2

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (08:34)

    More from General James E. Cartwright's February 14th 2008 Pentagon Press Conference regarding Operation Burnt Frost.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: Chinese Satellite Debris
    Chinese Satellite Debris

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (01:29)

    3-D animation from Analytical Graphics, Inc shows the debris field left by China's Anti-Satellite test and the threat it poses to the International Space Station.
  • Play Satellite Shootdown Extras: Rick Hussey: Starting Off
    Rick Hussey

    Satellite Shootdown Extras (02:55)

    Rick Hussey, Raytheon SM 3 Program Manager, talks about the early stages of the mission.
 

Satellite Shootdown explores the multi-agency operation that destroyed satellite USA 193.

 
 

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