Russia’s Alleged Nuclear Anti-Satellite Weapon: International Law and Political Rhetoric

Russia’s Alleged Nuclear Anti-Satellite Weapon: International Law and Political Rhetoric

Russia’s Alleged Nuclear Anti-Satellite Weapon: International Law and Political Rhetoric The development and testing of anti-satellite weapons (ASATs), as well as debates concerning the legal and policy implications of ASAT testing and use, have existed since soon...
Russia’s ASAT Test and the Development of Space Law

Russia’s ASAT Test and the Development of Space Law

Russia’s ASAT Test and the Development of Space Law On November 15, Russia launched a direct ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile that deliberately struck Cosmos-1408, one of its own satellites that had become inoperable years ago. Massing at about 2,000 kilograms and...