Guess what this is a photo of!

[Buck]

Is it a cutaway view of the Foton M3?

 

[qmax]

Is it a cutaway view of the Foton M3?

Nope. Not an imaging satellite either.

 

[Buck]

I think it's time for a hint. How about tossing us a bone?

 

[qmax]

I think it's time for a hint. How about tossing us a bone?

So it is a space vehicle of sorts. Not big, less than 5 feet long. I posted a diagram, as the only pictures I found of it showed the manufacturer's name, thus would be a give away.

 

[pacanis]

I'm still wondering what EVA meant......

 

[qmax]

I'm still wondering what EVA meant......

Extra Vehicular Activity.... space walks.

 

[pacanis]

Thank you....

 

[Buck]

Does it carry sensors, eg, to measure solar wind?

 

[qmax]

Does it carry sensors, eg, to measure solar wind?

Carries sensors, but not for science.

 

[Buck]

So it is a space vehicle of sorts. Not big, less than 5 feet long. I posted a diagram, as the only pictures I found of it showed the manufacturer's name, thus would be a give away.

What do you mean by "of sorts?"

 

[qmax]

What do you mean by "of sorts?"

I meant "of a type". Don't read anything into that.

Another clue...it is not in space for long.

Oh, and a clarification on the sensor thing. Only one sensor...IR.

But now I am giving it away.

 

[miniman]

Is it a missile?

 

[qmax]

Is it a missile?

Of sorts.

 

[Buck]

Missile defense exoatmospheric kill vehicle.

 

[qmax]

Missile defense exoatmospheric kill vehicle.

That would be it. Kinetic kill. Effectively a smart brick.

 

[Buck]

Okay campers, we're gonna get slightly lower tech here. What does this gizmo do? (I've blotted out the name printed on it for obvious reasons).

 

[expatgirl]

Hold on---what is a"kinetic kill"-- and Buck, that looks similar to a "C" clamp (old one, I might add) that's in my husband's collection........

 

[qmax]

Hold on---what is a"kinetic kill"-- and Buck, that looks similar to a "C" clamp (old one, I might add) that's in my husband's collection........

Destroys it's target with kinetic energy, i.e. it smashes into it. Ergo "smart brick".

 

[expatgirl]

I'm sorry to still be off topic---what is this smart brick supposed to smash into? And Buck, am I anywhere close to the c-clamp---can't be as it looks too obvious?

 

[Buck]

expat, yes it kind of resembles a C clamp but that's not what it is.