Anti-Satellite Weapons (ASAT): Threats To Space Security

Introduction

In an era where satellites underpin critical aspects of modern life—ranging from navigation and communication to national security—Anti-Satellite Weapons (ASAT) pose a grave and growing threat to space security and international law. These weapons, designed to disable or destroy satellites, have become a focal point of concern for policymakers, legal experts, and security analysts alike.

Satellites play a pivotal role not only in military operations but also in civilian and commercial activities such as GPS navigation, weather forecasting, and global communications. However, the proliferation of ASAT technologies threatens to disrupt these essential services, create hazardous space debris, and escalate geopolitical tensions.