Russia Allegedly Developing Anti-Satellite Weapons Targeting Starlink

According to reports from Breitbart News and Tesla North, NATO intelligence services suspect that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon aimed specifically at disrupting SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service.

This weapon, described as a zone-effect system, could release clouds of high-density pellets into low Earth orbit, potentially damaging multiple Starlink satellites at once. Analysts warn that such an attack would not only jeopardize Starlink but also threaten other satellites operating in similar orbits, leading to catastrophic collateral damage.

Victoria Samson from the Secure World Foundation expressed skepticism about the feasibility of such a weapon, stating that its use could backfire on Russia by creating uncontrollable space debris. However, Brig.

Gen. Christopher Horner of the Canadian military's Space Division acknowledged the plausibility of such developments. Starlink has been crucial for Ukraine's military communications during the ongoing conflict, which has made it a target of Russian military strategy.

The intelligence findings suggest that the pellets would be small enough to evade detection, complicating attribution to Russia in the event of an attack. The implications of this potential weapon extend beyond Starlink, highlighting significant concerns for global satellite communications and security as Russia continues to develop its space capabilities.