👉 Applies missiles, also known as anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons or space-based missile defense systems, are sophisticated systems designed to intercept and destroy enemy satellites in orbit. These missiles can be deployed from various platforms, including ballistic missiles, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), or even dedicated space-based launchers. They typically use guided or unguided projectiles, such as kinetic kill vehicles (KKVs) that physically collide with and destroy the target satellite, or directed energy weapons like lasers that vaporize the satellite's surface. The development and deployment of these missiles represent a significant escalation in space warfare capabilities, raising concerns about the militarization of space and the potential for space debris.
