What is ASAT?
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An anti-satellite weapon (ASAT) is a weapon designed to incapacitate, damage, or destroy satellites for strategic military purposes. These weapons can be used to deny an enemy the use of satellite-based communication, navigation, and intelligence-gathering capabilities, which are critical for modern military operations.
There are several types of ASATs, including kinetic kill vehicles, which physically collide with a satellite to destroy it, and electronic or cyber weapons, which can disrupt or disable a satellite’s communication or navigation systems. Some ASATs are launched from ground-based platforms, while others are launched from aircraft or missiles.
The development and deployment of ASATs has raised concerns about the potential for an arms race in space and the impact of satellite destruction on the long-term stability and security of space-based assets. The use of ASATs also raises legal and ethical issues, as the outer space environment is considered a global commons and is governed by international law.