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Russia's Suspected Anti-Satellite Weapon Threatens Starlink, Analysts Warn

12/22/2025

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Two NATO intelligence services suspect Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon targeting Elon Musk's Starlink satellites.
The weapon could release high-density pellets to disable satellites and risk collateral damage.
Analysts doubt its feasibility, warning it could cause chaos in space.
France's military notes Russia's hostile space actions and views Starlink as a threat to its operations in Ukraine.
The intelligence findings remain unverified, and Russia has not commented on the allegations.

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Two NATO intelligence services suspect Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon targeting Elon Musk's Starlink satellites.
The weapon could release high-density pellets to disable satellites and risk collateral damage.
Analysts doubt its feasibility, warning it could cause chaos in space.
France's military notes Russia's hostile space actions and views Starlink as a threat to its operations in Ukraine.
The intelligence findings remain unverified, and Russia has not commented on the allegations.