In an increasingly contested orbital domain, a recent series of maneuvers by a Russian satellite has sparked fear and raised concerns about the militarization of space. The satellite in question exhibited behavior that led US officials to suspect it could be armed with a weapon or a technology designed to disrupt or destroy other satellites. […]
China to build robot thruster to shield space station from Elon Musk’s satellite swarm
China to Build Robot Thruster to Shield Space Station from Elon Musk’s Satellite Swarm The militarization of space continues to gain momentum. One of the world’s leading space powers, China, is taking a significant step in safeguarding its assets in orbit. With the increasing number of satellites being launched into space by private companies like […]