Policy · 2h ago
China and Russia face hurdles in destroying Starlink
A new analysis suggests that China and Russia would struggle to destroy SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation due to its vast size and resilience. The study notes that attacking Starlink would require a massive, coordinated effort that could backfire. Similar concerns will arise when China deploys its own megaconstellation.
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The analysis underscores the strategic advantage of distributed satellite networks, but the real tech story is how space-based internet infrastructure is becoming a geopolitical chess piece.
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