Comment It's a mousetrap (Score 0, Flamebait) 274
I know I have an exceptionally high IQ, but can't any of you figure this out. Connect the dots, the key bits of information where posted. Some high paid official read Tom Clancy and decided that terrorist could use this information to hide their activities when the satellite is overhead. The information is still available, but through a non-government website with an "I'll let you monitor all activity on my computer" EULA.
Analysis or how to build a terrorist mousetrap: 1) Get some leverage on someone who runs a space/astronomy website - busting them for smoking pot is a Fed favorite. Oh, don't let them know you busted them. 2) Give them exclusive rights these data only if they use the EULA you provide. 3) Use said leverage to deflect any challenges to monitoring all access to said website. 4) Build a profile on all who access these data. 5) Filter out profiles that match genuine astronomers. 6) Red flag interest in satellites over sensitive areas. 7) Closely monitor all activity from suspect users, looking for anything that can lead to arrest or capture of terrorist cells.
To any Feds that may be monitoring this: the above analysis took me less then an hour. My rate is $500/hour. Please contact me directly if you are interested in hiring me for more analysis.