Russia's Starlink Threat: New Anti-Satellite Weapon Feared to Create Space Chaos

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CNBC TV18•22-12-2025, 17:39
Russia's Starlink Threat: New Anti-Satellite Weapon Feared to Create Space Chaos
- •NATO intelligence suspects Russia is developing a "zone-effect" anti-satellite weapon targeting Elon Musk's Starlink.
- •The weapon would flood Starlink orbits with high-density pellets, disabling multiple satellites but risking catastrophic collateral damage.
- •Analysts are skeptical, warning of uncontrollable chaos in space that could harm all orbiting systems, including Russia's own.
- •Starlink's vital role in Ukraine's defense makes it a primary target for Russia.
- •Tiny, undetectable pellets could make attribution difficult, but the weapon's use would severely impact Russia's extensive space assets.
Why It Matters: Russia's alleged anti-Starlink weapon could cause global space chaos, potentially harming its own assets.
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