Anti-satellite weapons: History, types and purpose - Space.com

Powerful anti-satellite weapons have been developed by rival nations to knock out each other's satellites as the battle for space heats up.

Orbiting high above our heads is a technology that has changed every aspect of our lives.  From the GPS on your phone to the sport you watch on TV, satellites have become a cornerstone of modern lif… [+4697 chars]

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