Cute but no. In order to "fire" a projectile from space, you would have to de-orbit it first. That takes a retro burn to slow from 22,000 mph. Remember, orbit is a function equivalent to centrifugal force, not altitude. Then, said rods would need guidance. Engineering says nope.

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Cute but no. In order to "fire" a projectile from space, you would have to de-orbit it first. That takes a retro burn to slow from 22,000 mph. Remember, orbit is a function equivalent to centrifugal force, not altitude. Then, said rods would need guidance. Engineering says nope. (www.military.com)

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Naw, you just accelerate it towards the ground, it's going to land somewhere. I'm sure you can calculate where it hits. It doesn't have to be slowed down.

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