Russian President Vladimir Putin (left), SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (right)
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Firstpost22-12-2025, 18:59

NATO Intel: Russia Developing 'Zone-Effect' Weapon to Cripple Starlink

  • NATO intelligence suspects Russia is developing a "zone-effect" anti-satellite weapon to target Elon Musk's Starlink constellation.
  • The weapon aims to flood Starlink orbits with high-density pellets, potentially disabling multiple satellites and curbing Western space superiority.
  • Experts warn such a weapon risks catastrophic collateral damage, creating uncontrollable chaos in space for all nations, including Russia.
  • Russia views Starlink as a grave threat due to its pivotal role in Ukraine's battlefield communications and civilian infrastructure.
  • The system is reportedly in active development, but its deployment timeline and testing details remain sensitive and unconfirmed.

Why It Matters: NATO intelligence warns Russia is developing a dangerous anti-satellite weapon targeting Starlink, risking global space chaos.

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