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Capt Jack Harkness · 10-21-17, 08:21 PM

In 1984 I assume they had some digital satellites that could transmit data in real time to be sent to commanders to facilitate the hour or two response times we see from escorts and subs, however in 1968 this was certainly not the case.

Yes, we had spy satellites back then and I'm sure the Soviets did, too, but they all shot on film that was put in a drop pod and recovered by aircraft. It would take at least a day just to get the film in hand, let alone get it developed and sent to the right people.

Point being, should we have satellites at all in the '68 campaign?

Reference article about American satellites here: https://www.space.com/12996-secret-s...ified-nro.html

10-21-17, 08:21 PM	#1
Capt Jack Harkness Samurai Navy Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 567 Downloads: 210 Uploads: 1	Historical accuracy of satellites in the '60s In 1984 I assume they had some digital satellites that could transmit data in real time to be sent to commanders to facilitate the hour or two response times we see from escorts and subs, however in 1968 this was certainly not the case. Yes, we had spy satellites back then and I'm sure the Soviets did, too, but they all shot on film that was put in a drop pod and recovered by aircraft. It would take at least a day just to get the film in hand, let alone get it developed and sent to the right people. Point being, should we have satellites at all in the '68 campaign? Reference article about American satellites here: https://www.space.com/12996-secret-s...ified-nro.html