antisatellite

American  

[an-tee-sat-l-ahyt, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈsæt lˌaɪt, ˈæn taɪ- /

Also ASAT

adjective

1. (of a weapon or weapon system) designed to destroy an enemy's orbiting satellite.

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Etymology

Origin of antisatellite

First recorded in 1960–65; anti- + satellite

Example Sentences

“However, the big issue is that any successful technology that can remove an existing piece of debris can also be used as an antisatellite weapon,” she says.

From Scientific American

Some legislators and aerospace experts said there was a need for a space force, citing concerns about China, Russia and antisatellite weaponry.

From New York Times

U.S. and British officials said the July 15 test of an antisatellite weapon is part of a Russian effort to develop technologies that could threaten space assets of the United States and its allies.

From Washington Post

But in March, when India demonstrated an antisatellite weapon, it was a reminder that nation-states are looking beyond the bubble of Earth’s atmosphere as they make their defense plans for the future.

From New York Times

When China first successfully tested such an antisatellite missile in 2007, it set off global concern over the growing weaponization of space.

From New York Times