antisatellite weapons. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
China’s interest in antisatellite weapons had quickened after the 1991 Gulf War showcased the accuracy of U.S. space-guided weapons. From Wordnik.com. [Space Invaders] Reference
Report eyes China's cyberwarfare, antisatellite programs. From Wordnik.com. [OpEdNews - Quicklink: Report eyes China's cyberwarfare, antisatellite programs] Reference
The recent Chinese antisatellite test was a wake-up call. From Wordnik.com. [Tough Calls, Good Calls] Reference
OpEdNews - Quicklink: Report eyes China's cyberwarfare, antisatellite programs. From Wordnik.com. [OpEdNews - Quicklink: Report eyes China's cyberwarfare, antisatellite programs] Reference
Many American officials believe China is developing an array of antisatellite weapons. From Wordnik.com. [U.S. to Try to Shoot Down Satellite] Reference
Furthermore, political considerations are unlikely to allow the use of antisatellite weapons in most scenarios. From Wordnik.com. [Would You Bring Back NGLT-or SLI? - NASA Watch] Reference
As global spacefaring nations, they can credibly champion a treaty banning the first-use of antisatellite weapons. From Wordnik.com. [A Defense Agenda for Mr. Kan] Reference
With the military playing field tilted sharply in favor of the United States, antisatellite weapons could be a leveler. From Wordnik.com. [Space Invaders] Reference
It should for now resist the temptation to start developing, testing and deploying antisatellite capabilities of its own. From Wordnik.com. [An Intelligent Test?] Reference
Democrats still raise objections to R&D on space-based defenses, even as China tests antisatellite weapons without warning. From Wordnik.com. [Missile Defense Milestone] Reference
Then, in the 1980s, after many antisatellite tests with nonnuclear weapons, the two superpowers stopped destructive testing. From Wordnik.com. [Space Invaders] Reference
The rest were scattered up and down the East Coast, including the two pilots who were qualified for the ASAT antisatellite missiles. From Wordnik.com. [Red Storm Rising]
But the launch of the BX-1 so near to the space station also could be considered a test of "co-orbital" antisatellite interception technology. From Wordnik.com. [China's Close Call] Reference
Beyond the new stealth fighter, he pointed to Beijing's development of antisatellite and antiship technologies, which could affect U.S. forces. From Wordnik.com. [Gates Leaves Beijing, Will Press Japan to Expand Its Defense Role] Reference
Abdul Latheef North York, CanadaI'm astounded by your contention that the new Chinese antisatellite program could turn out to be a serious mistake. From Wordnik.com. [Mail Call] Reference
The accuracy to which the OPFOR can determine the precise location of a space object plays a vital role in the employment of antisatellite jamming. From Wordnik.com. [FM 100-61 Chptr 9 Artillery Support]
Meanwhile the recent Council on Foreign Relations report says that the antisatellite missile test actually increased the threat to our fair island. From Wordnik.com. [KMT Chairman to visit mainland, Missiles to visit Taiwan] Reference
The Chinese successfully tested an antisatellite missile in 2007 and have reportedly used lasers to "dazzle" (or temporarily blind) U.S. satellites. From Wordnik.com. [China's 'Finlandization' Strategy in the Pacific] Reference
China appears to have an antisatellite missile program of its own, while Moscow opposes U.S. efforts to place missile-defense sites in Eastern Europe. From Wordnik.com. [A Shot in the Light] Reference
China appears to have an antisatellite missile program of its own, while Moscow opposes American efforts to place missile-defense sites in Eastern Europe. From Wordnik.com. [Shot in the Light] Reference
He was only slightly cheered by the knowledge that his country's land-based antisatellite lasers could-and had in recent days past - bring down the threat. From Wordnik.com. [The Miko]
We believe that the continued development and eventual deployment of advanced antisatellite weapons will prove harmful to our long-term national security interests. From Wordnik.com. [Star Wars and Caltech] Reference
On one level, China's recent test of a new antisatellite weapon was a success: Beijing managed to blast one of its aging weather sensors out of orbit several hundred miles above Earth. From Wordnik.com. [An Intelligent Test?] Reference
News of the strike is almost certain to further strain relations with rising powers like Russia and China, which have long accused the U.S. of developing a new generation of antisatellite weapons. From Wordnik.com. [Satellite Hit May Boost Missile Defense] Reference
China's decision-making process is such that it's unclear whether President Hu Jintao even knew about the antisatellite test before it took place or whether it was planned and executed only by the military. From Wordnik.com. [A Shot in the Light] Reference
But China's track record of using all of its Shenzhou missions since 1999 for dual military-civil missions justifies speculation that it might have been part of a test of a new antisatellite missile technology. From Wordnik.com. [China's Close Call] Reference
It doesn't cover ground-based antisatellite weapons. From Wordnik.com. [Web Edition | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists] Reference
Beijing also is developing asymmetric war capabilities, including antisatellite technology and cyberwarfare potential. From Wordnik.com. [Antiwar.com Original] Reference
The first wake-up call was the Chinese antisatellite test in January 2007, which created the largest debris field in history. From Wordnik.com. [Web Edition | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists] Reference
It would also establish definitions for irresponsible actions, such as use and testing of kinetic-kill antisatellite weapons and harmful interference. From Wordnik.com. [Web Edition | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists] Reference
"defensive scatter" on detection of a threat such as an antisatellite weapons launch or an approaching unidentified spacecraft. From Wordnik.com. [The Register] Reference
Has launched antisatellite weapon. From Wordnik.com. [Europeans Explore Expanding Their Space Efforts] Reference
"Last month's antisatellite tests, China's continued fast-paced military buildup, are less constructive and are not consistent with China's stated goal of a. From Wordnik.com. [Foreign Policy In Focus] Reference
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