FCC V-Chip

The V-Chip was a top secret satellite launched in 1998 to censor indecent TV programmes like The Pimpsons and Assarama. It collided with the USAF Flying Destiny shortly after launch, thus creating the V-GINY.

Trivia

 * It is named after the real-life manufactured for televisions in North America, which allows individuals to block programming based on their ratings category.