Space Weaponization And South Asia’s Security Dilemma – OpEd
In an era where the skies are no longer the limit, the concept of space weaponization has emerged as a critical concern,..
Eurasia Review
Anti-satellite weapon
Kinetic energy device designed to destroy satellites in orbit
Anti-satellite weapons (ASAT) are space weapons designed to incapacitate or destroy satellites for strategic or tactical purposes. Although no ASAT system has yet been utilized in warfare, a few countries have successfully shot down their own satellites to demonstrate their ASAT capabilities in a show of force. ASATs have also been used to remove decommissioned satellites.
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