We did not know. This is why we naturally came to the conclusion we cannot initiate a credible analysis until we know the Damage Location and extent of damage. We must have another piece of data, another image. I knew that the military satellites at that time were extremely good. There were stories like they could read License Plates from space. We have quite a fleet of Spy Satellites out there, and mostly are trying to, at that time, chase down terrorists in Afghanistan And Iraq or whatever. Aiming it at the shuttle was a possibility. Thats why the whole group thought it was a good idea. Lets ask for military assets. The meeting participants all agreed