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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Lawmaker Urges Biden to Declassify Russian Space Nuclear Threat

GOP Rep. Mike Turner is urging the Biden administration to declassify intelligence on Russia's nuclear anti-satellite program to enable a public debate on the threat. Turner criticizes the administration for not confronting Russia decisively and argues that transparency is crucial for forming a response. The Biden administration, however, maintains that keeping the intelligence secret was necessary for effective diplomacy and has been working to prevent an arms race in space.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#anti-satellite-weapons #biden-administration #intelligence

international-relations1 year ago•4 min saved

"US Alarmed by Russian Advances in Space-Based Nuclear Weapons"

The US has received intelligence about Russian anti-satellite weapons, prompting concerns about a potential national security threat. While the capability is not yet operational, it has sparked urgent warnings from lawmakers. The threat is believed to relate to a space-deployed Russian anti-satellite weapon, with concerns about its potential nuclear capability. The US Space Force was established in response to evolving threats in space, particularly from China and Russia. The Biden administration and lawmakers are frustrated by the handling of the concerns, with efforts being made to address the issue through briefings and discussions.

via The Associated Press|

#anti-satellite-weapons #intelligence #international-relations

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

The Looming Threat: Space Junk Endangers All Satellites

The destruction of a single satellite in space could trigger a catastrophic chain reaction, destroying hundreds of other satellites and rendering low Earth orbit unusable. The risk of this happening has increased due to Russia's anti-satellite missile test in 2019, which created hazardous debris. The Kessler syndrome, proposed by NASA scientist Donald Kessler, suggests that ongoing collisions and space debris could lead to the destruction of all satellites within 40 years. This would have severe consequences for communication, GPS systems, power grids, and banking systems. The United States has banned the testing of anti-satellite weapons, but the risk remains.

via Giant Freakin Robot|

#anti-satellite-weapons #kessler-syndrome #outer-space-treaty

space2 years ago•10 min saved

The Looming Threat: Space Junk Endangers Satellite Survival

The risk of anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons was highlighted when Russia conducted a test in 2021, creating a cloud of debris that poses a threat to satellites and space missions. According to a research article, the cascade of collisions caused by shattered satellites could render Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) unusable in just 40 years. The growing problem of space debris from past tests and other space activities is threatening satellites and limiting the launch of additional satellites. The weaponization of outer space could lead to the destruction of most, if not all, satellites in orbit, with catastrophic consequences. Controlling satellite warfare may require the same level of deterrence as the nuclear arms race.

via ScienceAlert|

#anti-satellite-weapons #international-space-station #orbital-collisions

space2 years ago•11 min saved

The Impending Threat of Space Debris: A Looming Satellite Catastrophe

The destruction of satellites through anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons and the resulting debris poses a significant threat to space activities. A recent study warns that the cascade of collisions caused by shattered satellites could render Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) unusable within 40 years. The Kessler syndrome, where collisions create a cloud of debris that destroys all satellites, is a potential outcome. The research highlights the need to regulate space activities and prevent the weaponization of outer space. The authors suggest that the nuclear arms race and the concept of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) could serve as a model for controlling satellite warfare.

via Universe Today|

#anti-satellite-weapons #international-space-station #kessler-syndrome