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- Former Soviet Union began designing ASAT's in the 1950's
- China destroyed a defunct weather satellite on January 11, 2007
- Soviet Union is said to have created one in 1971
- Last U.S. testing was in 1985
- India claims to have ASAT's
- United States military shot down satellite February 20, 2008.
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Anti-Satellite Weapons (ASAT's) are developed with the purpose of destroying satellites. The United States, China, and the Russian Federation have successfully tested anti-satellite missiles. Anti-satellite weapons are an emerging technology in response to the ever increasing militarization of space.
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Chinese Space Weapons
On October 23, 2007, China launched its first orbiter around the moon. Chinese submarines tested a remote navigation system, that allowed the orbiter to change course based on signals sent from earth. The test sparked U.S. fears that China was attempting to develop a space weapon capable of destroying satellites.Space Treaty
On February 12, 2008, Russia and China reported that they will present a treaty to The United Nations hoping to restrict the use of space weapons. The United States, which presumably leads the way in space technology, has maintained a stance against international regulation of space weapons.
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Anti-Satellite Weapons Questions
What was the weapon that cecil used fight ing the dark knight in the mahalo boss video and how do i obtain it? 1 AnswerNot sure which game you're talking about here, although I'm guessing you're referring to Final Fantasy 4 DS Walkthrough? read more
Anyone have any good Alien weapons in Borderlands (Xbox 360 Version)? 1 AnswerYeah i got like 5 of em but they are from playthrough 1, my playthrough 2 i have 3 which are kick ass. Playthrough 1 1. Alien Shotgun - weak 243 Dmg 2. Alien ... read more
How do you do the Stockpile achievement? Because I have all weapons I think, and Ive done Take it to the Max yet not Stockpile 1 AnswerYou have to have every weapon in your inventory. Unlike the treasure achievement, where you simply have to find the items. Just be sure that you have a rocket l... read more
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Central Figures
- United States
- MSNBC.com: U.S. favors stealthy anti-satellite strategy (April 11, 2007)
- BBC News: Dominating The Final Frontier (October 19, 2006)
- International Herald Tribune: U.S. Tries to Develop Anti-Satellite Weapon (May 4, 2006)
- The New York Times: "Air Force Seeks Bush's Approval for Space Weapons Programs" (May 18, 2005)
- The New York Times: "Military Seeks Repeal of Anti-Satellite Limits" (March 11, 1987)
- China
- Mahalo's page on Chinese Space Weapon
- Wikipedia: 2007 Chinese anti-satellite missile test
- BBC News: Concern over China's missile test (January 19, 2007)
- NPR: Chinese Missile Destroys Satellite in 500-Mile Orbit (January 19, 2007)
- Russia
- Wikipedia: Anti-satellite weapon: USSR
- BBC News: Russia proposes space arms treaty (February 12, 2008)
- Federation of American Scientists: Yeltsin letter reveals anti-satellite weapons (November 7, 1997)
- The New York Times: "The Myth of the Soviet 'Killer' Laser" (August 19, 1989)
- RussianSpaceWeb: IS anti-satellite system
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