Not to say I have everything figured out, but I really don't see the need for a manned surveillance satellite. It massively increases complexity of the satellite (life support systems, frequent changing of personnel) and there's no controls or equipment that I could think of that wouldn't be just as capable managed remotely. Weird.

Not stay I have everything figured out, but I really don't see the need for a manned surveillance satellite. It massively increases complexity of the satellite (life support systems, frequent changing of personnel) and there's no controls or equipment that I could think of that wouldn't be just as capable managed remotely. Weird.