Satellite Warfare

Satellite warfare refers to military operations that involve the use, disruption, or destruction of satellites and their functions. It encompasses actions aimed at gaining strategic advantages in space by deploying technologies that can affect the performance of satellite systems, whether they are used for communication, navigation, or reconnaissance. This form of warfare includes both offensive and defensive strategies, such as the use of anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons, cyber attacks against satellite systems, and electronic warfare tactics that can jam or spoof satellite signals. Satellite warfare highlights the increasing strategic significance of space in modern conflict, where control over satellite capabilities can influence ground, naval, and air operations as well as provide critical intelligence and communication support. As nations develop their military capacities in space, satellite warfare raises concerns about security, international treaties, and the potential for conflict escalation in the space domain.