anti-satellite
Chinese satellite in near miss with Russian ASAT test debris
A Chinese satellite experienced a near miss Tuesday with a piece of debris created by Russia’s destructive anti-satellite test conducted in November.
Op-ed | Lessons to learn from Russia’s Nudol ASAT test
Russia’s generation of a large amount of space debris deserves condemnation from the United States and others. However, we must also understand why Russia did what it did.
Nelson and Rogozin talk about ASAT test
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson spoke with his Russian counterpart a day after a Russian antisatellite test, as others in the Russian government dismissed the threat to space sustainability that test created.
European space industry alarmed by Russian ASAT test
European space industry figures have expressed alarm at Russia’s destructive antisatellite test which has created thousands of pieces of orbital debris.
Russia destroys satellite in ASAT test
A Russian satellite broke up in low Earth orbit in a deliberate test of a Russian anti-satellite device that created thousands of pieces of debris.
Op-ed | How to convince China and Russia to join a space traffic management program for peace and prosperity
The United States should take the lead in initiating a dual-track approach to developing both a Western and an International space traffic management regime in order to prevent China and Russia from normalizing potent anti-satellite capabilities in the name of debris-removal.
U.S. Space Command blasts Russia for anti-satellite missile test
U.S. Space Command said the test showed that Russia’s missiles are capable of destroying satellites in low Earth orbit.
Defense intelligence chief paints bleak picture of the space battlefield
DoD wants to increase awareness of the threats the nation faces in space but classification is a problem.
NASA resumes cooperation with ISRO after ASAT test
NASA suspended cooperation with its Indian counterpart in one area in the immediate aftermath of India’s anti-satellite test, only to reinstate it less than a week later.
NASA warns Indian anti-satellite test increased debris risk to ISS
In the sharpest rebuke to date by a U.S. government official, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine criticized India’s recent anti-satellite test April 1, saying it created debris that posed a threat to the International Space Station.
U.S. military was immediately aware of India’s anti-satellite missile test
The Air Force said India's anti-satellite missile test posed no risk to the International Space Station
Boycott Indian launchers? Industry reacts to India’s anti-satellite weapon test
In the wake of the March 27 Indian anti-satellite test, Brian Weeden of the Secure World Foundation suggested companies consider boycotting India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
India tests anti-satellite weapon
The Indian government announced March 27 it successfully fired a ground-based anti-satellite weapon against a satellite in low Earth orbit, a test that is likely to heighten concerns about space security and orbital debris.
Rescind the proposed budget cut for launching DARPA’s RSGS robotic servicing spacecraft
The need to use these spacecraft also as bodyguards is the strongest reason to rescind the Senate's proposed budget cut for launching our first robotic servicing spacecraft. Any delay in its launch would greatly increase the chance of a space Pearl Harbor.
The Trump self-defense doctrine for the new space era
In the face of emerging novel threats and vulnerabilities, whether the self-defense doctrine allows us to counter the threat before the attack occurs can make the difference between peace and war.
Analysts: Space weapons proliferating, there is more congestion and competition
Secure World Foundation releases new report on global counterspace capabilities. "Space is important to everyone, not the sole domain of militaries and intelligence services."
STRATCOM chief Hyten: ‘I will not support buying big satellites that make juicy targets’
Gen. Hyten: “I watch what our adversaries do. I see them moving quickly into the space domain, and I see our country not moving fast, and that causes me concern."
Long March 7 payload raises anti-satellite concerns
Tuesday's briefing begins with a news report raising concerns about a technology demonstration payload China's Long March 7 rocket delivered to orbit Saturday in its debut.
Op-Ed | The continued debate about anti-satellite weapons, nine years after China’s test
Nine years after China's ASAT test, the debate over how to deal with anti-satellite weapons, and even how to define them, continues.
Russian Satellite Maneuvers Illustrate Why U.S. Alarm Bells are Ringing
Thanks to publicly available orbital tracking data, coupled with the candor of commercial satellite operator Intelsat, the world now has a fresh and alarming example of Russia's irresponsible satellite behavior.
