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Satellite Warfare

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international-relations1 year ago•6 min saved

"Rising Tensions: The Impending Space War and US Strategies to Win"

The U.S. and Russia are at odds over the alleged development of space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapons, with Russia denying the claims. Such weapons could cause indiscriminate damage by disrupting critical satellite systems, impacting everyday services and military operations. The potential deployment of these weapons would mark a significant escalation of geopolitical tensions and pose challenges for defense strategies in space.

via CNBC|

#geopolitical-tensions #international-relations #moscow

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