Anti-satellite weapons (ASAT) are designed to incapacitate or destroy satellites for strategic military advantages, raising concerns about space security and the potential for escalating conflicts in outer space. The development and testing of ASATs by various nations highlight the dual-use nature of space technology and the need for international regulation to prevent the weaponization of space.

Anti-satellite Weapons

ASAT

Space security involves protecting space-based assets and ensuring the sustainable and peaceful use of outer space, as it becomes increasingly critical for national security, economic interests, and global communications. With the growing number of actors in space, including state and non-state entities, space security also addresses issues such as space debris, anti-satellite weapons, and the development of international treaties and norms to prevent conflicts in space.

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