WebJun 26, 2024 · The idea of shooting down satellites has been around as long as satellites have. The first (failed) ASAT test, by the US, was back in 1958, less than a year after the launch of Sputnik. During the ... WebFeb 21, 2008 · Just last year, China launched a missile and destroyed one of its old weather satellites hundreds of miles into space, creating a large debris field and bringing …
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WebDec 1, 2024 · Adam Smith. United States ’ satellites are constantly under attack, and China may become the dominant space power by the end of the decade, according to a Space Force general. “The threats are really growing and expanding every single day. And it’s really an evolution of activity that’s been happening for a long time,” General David ... WebOct 25, 2024 · The Shijian-21 satellite was sent aloft on Sunday atop a rocket booster from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, ostensibly for cleaning “space debris,” according to … WebNov 17, 2024 · The intentional destruction on Jan. 11 of China's Fengyun-1C weather satellite via an anti-satellite (ASAT) device launched by the Chinese has created a … north lake nb campground