FILE - In this long exposure photo, a string of SpaceX StarLink satellites passes over an old stone house near Florence, Kan., on May 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
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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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