Russia Develops Anti-Satellite Weapons Targeting Starlink

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Two NATO countries think Russia is building a new space weapon. This weapon may attack Elon Musk's Starlink satellites.

The weapon could send many small pieces into space. These pieces might damage many satellites at the same time.

Some experts doubt if such a weapon would be effective. It could also harm Russia's own satellites and other systems.

A Canadian general says this kind of weapon is not impossible. Russia has worked on other dangerous space systems before now.

Russia believes Starlink is a very big threat to its plans. Starlink helps Ukraine a lot during the ongoing war.

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What do two NATO countries think Russia is building?

They think Russia is building a new space weapon.

What could the weapon do to satellites?

The weapon could send many small pieces into space that might damage many satellites.

Why does Russia see Starlink as a threat?

Russia believes Starlink is a very big threat to its plans because it helps Ukraine a lot during the ongoing war.

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