Garbage Screen

Use of bits of metal to confuse radar targeting of space stations. (Read the full article)

"Here's a fun reference. In Mel Brooks' parody Spaceballs, radar jamming was accomplished with ... wait for it ... real jam."
(Bill Christensen 12/19/2006 12:21:22 PM )

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