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why? its a significant economic interest, the corporation that owns it will be bringing in loads of money for their parent country. not only that, but it is a significant boon to space bourne interests. anyone that wants to use it to put payloads up, will have an interest in defending the thing.

I would sure think it prudent to be able to shoot down any unauthorized craft that strays within 50 miles of it.

im just waiting for the strong-man competitions where individuals try climbing the things into orbit.