Current and Future Anti-satellite Technologies Overview
Anti-satellite technologies are advancing rapidly, posing risks to global stability. Ground-based lasers, hit-to-kill missile defenses, and ship-based ballistic missile systems are key players in this landscape. As nations develop ASAT capabilities, there is a growing need for dialogue among stakeholders to ensure predictability and prevent crises. Understanding the differences between low and high-power laser weapons, closely approaching satellites, and the potential implications of these technologies is crucial. The goal is to engage political, technical, military, and commercial entities in constructive discussions to enhance security and communication.
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Current and Future Anti-satellite Technologies Laura Grego, Union of Concerned Scientists
Which ASAT technologies? Criteria Qualitative changes, technology is maturing Quantitative changes, stockpiling and proliferation Potential to create or exacerbate a crisis between nuclear-armed states.
Significant differences between low-power and high-power laser weapons
Closely approaching satellites Chinese BX-1: 40 kg, 40 cm cube NASA s DART: 400 kg, 2 m long, 1 m diameter
Hit-to-kill missile defenses
US Aegis ship-based ballistic missile defense ASAT capability
Goals Engage the political, technical, military, commercial stakeholders in a vigorous discussion get skin in the game Find solutions that improve stability, predictability, open the lines of communication, provide accurate and timely information, allow actions to have clearly understood motivations and consequences
