Threats to United States Space Capabilities

I used the search function and could not find a similar thread about this article although Global Security.org has been used as a source for posts.

Found this article from Global Security.org very informative on satellites and their capabilities present and future based.

Whilst the paper was written to access the US space capabilities and vulnerabilities from other nations and even possible hacking of satellites, the fact that we have such an enormous amount of technology was an eye opener.

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Introduction:
“Current trends such as technology proliferation, accessibility to space, globalization of space programs and industries, commercialization of space systems and services, and foreign knowledge about U.S. space systems increases the likelihood that the U.S. will experience a "Space Pearl Harbor." For example, in July 2000, the Xinhua news agency reported that China's military is developing methods and strategies for defeating the U.S. military in a high-tech and space-based future war. It noted, "For countries that could never win a war by using the method of tanks and planes, attacking the U.S. space system may be an irresistible and most tempting choice..."(2) These reports illustrate an unpleasant but little noticed view of the future.” Quote from source

The introduction gives us a setting to the rest of the article about the future of war will most likely be space related. This article is not new, but still interesting nevertheless if you ponder how much technology we’ve gained in the additional 10 years since written. I’ve read much on ATS and other news worthy sites say the next frontier of war is space and thought this article on our satellite technology fit right in.

Threats to United States Space Capabilities
“RF ASAT weapons concepts include ground- and space-based RF emitters that fire an intense burst of radio energy at a satellite, disabling electronic components. RF weapons are usually divided into two categories: high power microwave (HPM) weapons and ultrawideband (UWB) (or video pulse) weapons.(60) Although there are no known RF ASAT weapons deployed today,(61) multiple-shot, long-range, ground-based systems and multiple- or single-shot, short-range, space-based stand off systems and interceptor warheads are feasible in the near future.” Quote from source

Enjoy reading.

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Can't wait for the first x-flare that comes our way and fries all of this #.

LOL. It would be much easier and cheaper to use cheap sounding rockets and the like to put buckets of nails or other metal scrap into the appropriate orbits to hit our satellites. The shrapnel would easily destroy or damage to the point of uselessness most of our satellites.

All the secret things we have in space are prime targets to be destroyed....

It could never be disclosed that they exist.

The story of David and Goliath is a historical story that the big man can always be knocked down by a lesser power if he uses his noggin.

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Very true. Yet from what we do know that is up there in space, I shudder to think what is up there that we don't know.

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Yet another twisted article that will justify the cost or budget

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