Germany and the United Kingdom have issued warnings regarding the increasing threats posed by Russian and Chinese space satellites, which have been observed spying on Western satellites. Both countries have reported instances of Russia stalking, jamming, and interfering with their satellites. Experts note that Russia and China have expanded their space warfare capabilities to include jamming, manipulating, or destroying satellites, with China posing an especially significant threat due to its advanced technology and substantial resources. While European nations are increasing space program funding, analysts emphasize the ongoing nature of the space race and the need for greater investment to counter these escalating threats.
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Germany’s defence minister has raised concerns about Russian satellites shadowing Intelsat satellites used by the German military, with the potential for disruption, manipulation, or destruction of these assets. These Russian satellites, launched in 2014 and 2023, have exhibited “loitering” behavior near other satellites, prompting observations of close approaches and “unfriendly” actions. The minister also highlighted that Russia and China have rapidly expanded their capabilities for space warfare in recent years. In response to the threat, Germany announced a €35 billion investment in its space programs over the next five years, also emphasizing the need to discuss developing offensive capabilities for deterrence.
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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
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