Anti-Satellite Weapons (ASAT)

Anti-Satellite Weapons (ASAT) are military systems designed to disable or destroy satellites in orbit around Earth. They can be ground-launched missiles, space-based systems, or other methods that target satellites to impair communication, navigation, reconnaissance, or defense capabilities. ASATs are part of strategic defense and can threaten space assets, raising concerns about space debris and the escalation of military conflict in space. Their development and potential use highlight the importance of space as a critical domain for national security and international stability.