Mysterious space plane

This refers to the report, “Mysterious US secret plane lands after 2-yr mission” (Oct.19). The space plane flew over Pakistan, North Korea, Iran and China. Was it spying over terrorists and nuclear facilities of these nations? Is it a space fighter from which missiles can be launched at the desired nation on the earth? This possibility is strong, as nations like Russia and the US are reported to be developing space missiles. Is this US answer to Russia developing space missiles? Can it be used to capture space stations of other nations or block the movement of other nations' satellites?

Whatever may be the case, in future, satellites of other nations may not have smooth sailing in space and they can be monitored, tailed, or not allowed to move forward. Inter-continental nuclear-capable ballistic missiles will become outdated, if space weapons are developed as inter-planetary missiles.

Deendayal M. Lulla
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