anti-satellite

adjective

variants or less commonly antisatellite
: of, relating to, or being a system designed for the destruction or incapacitation of satellites
anti-satellite missiles

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India, China and Russia have all tested anti-satellite missiles that launch from the ground. Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026 This disclosure gives a rare and detailed look at technology that could change electronic warfare and anti-satellite operations. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 As an anti-satellite system, Meadowlands' core function is to counter hostile satellites and other orbital assets using electromagnetic beams. David Szondy july 06, New Atlas, 7 July 2026 Countries across three continents are spending $2 trillion on a new, technological arms race, according to Bloomberg, including anti-satellite weapons to counter threats from space. Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-satellite

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First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-satellite was in 1957

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“Anti-satellite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-satellite. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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