• December 23, 2025

New Space-Age Threat? Russia’s Alleged Starlink Targeting Weapon

Western intelligence agencies believe Russia may be working on an anti-satellite weapon designed to disrupt Elon Musk’s Starlink internet constellation. The so-called “zone-effect” system could scatter dense pellets in orbit, risking harm to multiple satellites and wider space infrastructure. Analysts question how feasible and safe it would be.