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Intelligence agencies suspect Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon aimed at disrupting Starlink services, which could cause space debris chaos and impact global satellite operations, though experts doubt its feasibility due to potential collateral damage and international repercussions.
Intelligence suggests Russia may be developing a new anti-satellite weapon aimed at disrupting Elon Musk's Starlink constellation by releasing high-density pellets to disable satellites, raising concerns about space chaos and collateral damage, though experts doubt its feasibility or strategic value.
The Biden administration has issued direct warnings to Russia against deploying a nuclear-capable anti-satellite weapon, with CIA Director William Burns engaging in talks with Russian spy chief Sergei Naryshkin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken raising the issue with Indian and Chinese officials. The warning comes after concerns were raised about a space-based "anti-satellite capability" being developed by Russia, with the U.S. emphasizing that such a deployment would violate the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
President Joe Biden stated that Russia's development of an anti-satellite space weapon does not pose a nuclear threat to people on Earth, expressing expectation that the Kremlin would choose not to deploy the system, following a speech at the White House on the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
The US has raised concerns about Russia developing a new anti-satellite weapon, emphasizing that it has not been deployed yet. While details about the weapon remain vague, the US is taking the threat seriously and has initiated diplomatic engagement with Russia. Experts warn that any threat to US satellites could have a significant impact, as the country heavily relies on satellite communications for military and civilian functions. The development underscores the growing focus on securing space as a potential new battlefield, amid concerns about the militarization of space and adherence to international treaties.
Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg warned that peace cannot be taken for granted amid rising threats from Russia, including the Kremlin's plans to deploy an anti-satellite weapon with nuclear capabilities. US officials have expressed concerns over Moscow's development of capabilities to disrupt global communications. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced the UK's plan to supply thousands of drones to Ukraine, while US House of Representatives' Mike Turner urged the Biden administration to declassify information on Russia's anti-satellite weapons. Nato has said Ukraine can become a member but has not confirmed when, and has not directly sent weapons to Ukraine, although several member countries, including the UK, US, and Turkey, have done so.
The White House confirmed that Russia has obtained an emerging anti-satellite weapon, describing it as a "troubling" capability that is not currently operational but could potentially disrupt space activities. The U.S. is analyzing the information and consulting with allies, while Russia downplays the concern. The weapon, if deployed, would violate an international space treaty, and the White House plans to engage directly with Russia on the matter. The White House expressed frustration with the public disclosure of intelligence by a Republican lawmaker and emphasized the careful and strategic approach to sharing such information.