US Space Force creates 1st unit dedicated to targeting adversary satellites::The United States Space Force has activated its first and only unit dedicated to targeting other nations’ satellites and the ground stations that support them.

    • ramielrowe@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      From the article, “These systems range from ground-based lasers that can blind optical sensors on satellites to devices that can jam signals or conduct cyberattacks to hack into adversary satellite systems.”

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      11 months ago

      I was about to comment “I wonder what techniques they’ll use to disable satellites without blowing them to dangerous smithereens.”

      But I see you’ve assumed they’re idiots and will do exactly that. I think you could give people a little more credit. They’re at least as knowledgeable as you, random internet person.

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        11 months ago

        I mean on the one hand they probably know what they’re doing, on the other hand they think a skull in a triangle makes them look cool. Just saying.

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      11 months ago

      everybody except me is an idiot. I watched Sandra Bullock pretend to be in space and am therefore am expert. I am very smart.