The 2007 ASAT Test & Space Militarization
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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Episode description
Ever since satellites have existed, people have wanted to find ways to kill them. This week, Quinn, Chris, and Other Chris are taking a look at the 2007 Chinese Anti-Satellite Test - the largest debris-creating event in space history - and the larger trend of nations trying to turn Low Earth Orbit into the zero-g Somme.
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Sources:
- Characteristics and Consequences of the Break-up of the Fengyun-1C Spacecraft, NASA
- Analysis of the 2007 Chinese ASAT Test and the Impact of its Debris on the Space Environment, T.S. Kelso
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