Space Warfare

White House confirms US has intelligence on Russian anti-satellite capability

The news that the White House has confirmed the United States’ intelligence on Russian anti-satellite capability is alarming, to say the least. It seems like Russia has taken a page out of the GoldenEye playbook and is now exploring ways to disrupt satellite systems. This raises serious concerns about the potential consequences and the future of our national security.

Firstly, it’s important to note that the concept of detonating nuclear devices in space is not new. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, extensive testing was conducted to gather data on the effects of such explosions. The recent developments regarding Russia’s anti-satellite capability take this to a whole new level.… Continue reading