Computer experiment suggests a warhead detonated in near space could disable threats such as SpaceX’s Starlink satellites while sparing ‘friendly’ spacecraft.
Today, following the announcement by Vice President Harris that the United States would not conduct destructive, direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile tests, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves issued the following statement:
Brian Babin (R-Texas) said the U.S. has fallen behind its adversaries in the development of our space program and space weaponry and must encourage STEM studies to advance the U.S. space industry.