SpaceX operates two LEO satellite systems. Starlink is the consumer system most people are familliar with. Starshield is a US government system paid for and operated for defense and other purposes. If Russia wants to target a system, I’m of the view that Starshield would be first on their list.
nopower81 on
Omg not starlink, and just when they were approaching the number of goverment spy satellites and not to mention all the other countries satellites…oh well I guess it’s back to fiber optics, cable and dail up.
Frankfranks_it on
Yes , but the potential dealz!! Cant we all just get along? (Jack.Nicholson)
PeopleNose on
Russia can’t even destroy Ukraine
They bluff and bluster
Take them out, bring them down
DemoEvolved on
Pretty sure if Area effect space weapons are used then earth orbits become toxic to all spacecraft forever. Using a weapon like this would mean that the country is existentially desperate to survive.
hunterman321 on
The Navy Seals and JTF2 should work together to get rid of Putin.
will-read on
>Experts quoted in the report say that following an attack of this kind, the released pellets and fragments from damaged satellites would eventually fall back toward Earth, potentially striking or destabilizing other orbital systems along the way.
No regards for terrestrial life forms.
w989872 on
so it’s ace combat 7’s timeline huh?
bobish01 on
Why do i get the feeling Musk will somehow still defend Russia while attacking Ukraine + EU for this?
Historical-Bar-305 on
So it will be attack on america? And 5 article NATO or putler wants a peace deal again?
Ambitious_Two_4522 on
Kessler effect = global catastrophe, Russia included.
Scagh on
Why would they hit their allies?
SHURIMPALEZZ on
Elon wouldn’t like this.
Techn028 on
Locking us out of some orbits for decades, I’d imagine
Shizix on
Why? Russia has been caught multiple times using starlink tech with their drones. I guess its typical Russian doctrine to shoot themselves in the foot as much as their enemy? Could see that
Stergenman on
I mean, air burst nuclear weapons gave been an option on the table for close to 70 years now. Not really new, only suprise is that a military contractor like starlink isn’t hardened against such an old tech
raxamon on
How much mana does it use for this aoe?
tomekza on
Launching this could be tantamount to an act of war with a nuclear retaliation.
The satellites that monitor launches would begin to go offline placing nuclear states at risk of a sneak attack.
JoostvanderLeij on
Elon gonna turn off Ukraine Starlink a couple of times more to counter this.
Crypto_Force_X on
Wouldn’t a huge chunk of the world starve without GPS for cargo ships?
Not sure how Russia would survive such an attack without everyone just turning hostile on them.
BayouBoogie on
If Vlad and Elon get into a wrestling match in a 5th floor Moscow walk up, is it wrong to wish they both go tumbling through that window?
luv2ctheworld on
Well, with Cheetoh in Chief in the White House, it’s the best time for the Russians to do this. Pootin can just tell his lackey to not respond.
Candid_Koala_3602 on
Can’t wait for a layer of destroyed garbage floating around the planet
xDeserterr on
Dont worry Xi will tell him not to do such bs.
Photodan24 on
Elon’s already better at destroying Starlink satellites. Hundreds have burned up in the atmosphere this year.
EfficiencyIVPickAx on
It’s $1.5 million to orbit a spaceX satillite, and out anti-satilite missiles cost between $12-$20 million each shot. If Russia pays more to shoot them down than we do to launch them, you have to laugh.
Therubestdude on
Damn, I really dont want to go back to Telus. Starlink has been the best internet service I can get for my area.
_OVERHATE_ on
Why would they target their own assets?
theworstvp on
they blew up the biggest bomb ever and are sending civilian after civilian as cannon fodder just so they can annex more territory. they do not care
7657786425658907653 on
im no longer buying any of this propaganda, russia can’t wipe it’s own ass.
Unicorn_Puppy on
Oh gee if only we had not placed all of our eggs in Elon’s basket to let him have control over the world’s largest satellite internet network and hardware.
russiablows on
Well that’s great but what about Russians using Starlink.
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Is this something Russia would actually do and risk Kessler syndrome?
… or is this just a way for Putin to be able to put pressure on Musk, in exchange for ??
If this weapon ever got used the aftermath wouldn’t stop with Starlink worst case is it triggers a cascade of debris hitting other satellites, space stations, and civilian assets making low Earth orbit far more dangerous for everyone[](https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/russia-anti-satellite-weapon-alert-all-about-the-shrapnel-cloud-nato-fears-could-quietly-knock-out-elon-musks-starlink/articleshow/126117775.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
I seriously don’t get it.
Why the Russian government is doing this?
Can someone give some context?
Can we just fucking bury Putin already
SpaceX operates two LEO satellite systems. Starlink is the consumer system most people are familliar with. Starshield is a US government system paid for and operated for defense and other purposes. If Russia wants to target a system, I’m of the view that Starshield would be first on their list.
Omg not starlink, and just when they were approaching the number of goverment spy satellites and not to mention all the other countries satellites…oh well I guess it’s back to fiber optics, cable and dail up.
Yes , but the potential dealz!! Cant we all just get along? (Jack.Nicholson)
Russia can’t even destroy Ukraine
They bluff and bluster
Take them out, bring them down
Pretty sure if Area effect space weapons are used then earth orbits become toxic to all spacecraft forever. Using a weapon like this would mean that the country is existentially desperate to survive.
The Navy Seals and JTF2 should work together to get rid of Putin.
>Experts quoted in the report say that following an attack of this kind, the released pellets and fragments from damaged satellites would eventually fall back toward Earth, potentially striking or destabilizing other orbital systems along the way.
No regards for terrestrial life forms.
so it’s ace combat 7’s timeline huh?
Why do i get the feeling Musk will somehow still defend Russia while attacking Ukraine + EU for this?
So it will be attack on america? And 5 article NATO or putler wants a peace deal again?
Kessler effect = global catastrophe, Russia included.
Why would they hit their allies?
Elon wouldn’t like this.
Locking us out of some orbits for decades, I’d imagine
Why? Russia has been caught multiple times using starlink tech with their drones. I guess its typical Russian doctrine to shoot themselves in the foot as much as their enemy? Could see that
I mean, air burst nuclear weapons gave been an option on the table for close to 70 years now. Not really new, only suprise is that a military contractor like starlink isn’t hardened against such an old tech
How much mana does it use for this aoe?
Launching this could be tantamount to an act of war with a nuclear retaliation.
The satellites that monitor launches would begin to go offline placing nuclear states at risk of a sneak attack.
Elon gonna turn off Ukraine Starlink a couple of times more to counter this.
Wouldn’t a huge chunk of the world starve without GPS for cargo ships?
Not sure how Russia would survive such an attack without everyone just turning hostile on them.
If Vlad and Elon get into a wrestling match in a 5th floor Moscow walk up, is it wrong to wish they both go tumbling through that window?
Well, with Cheetoh in Chief in the White House, it’s the best time for the Russians to do this. Pootin can just tell his lackey to not respond.
Can’t wait for a layer of destroyed garbage floating around the planet
Dont worry Xi will tell him not to do such bs.
Elon’s already better at destroying Starlink satellites. Hundreds have burned up in the atmosphere this year.
It’s $1.5 million to orbit a spaceX satillite, and out anti-satilite missiles cost between $12-$20 million each shot. If Russia pays more to shoot them down than we do to launch them, you have to laugh.
Damn, I really dont want to go back to Telus. Starlink has been the best internet service I can get for my area.
Why would they target their own assets?
they blew up the biggest bomb ever and are sending civilian after civilian as cannon fodder just so they can annex more territory. they do not care
im no longer buying any of this propaganda, russia can’t wipe it’s own ass.
Oh gee if only we had not placed all of our eggs in Elon’s basket to let him have control over the world’s largest satellite internet network and hardware.
Well that’s great but what about Russians using Starlink.