Satellites Under Threat: The Spread of Hit-To-Kill

Arms Control Wonk

• Episode: Satellites Under Threat: The Spread of Hit-To-Kill
• Website: Arms Control Wonk
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• Duration: 00:38:16
• Published: 2014-08-14 14:57

What are the implications of the spread of hit-to-kill? What are the differences between ground based missile defense interceptors and anti-satellite weapons? Why is China continuing to develop ground based anti-satellite weapons? Why did the US feel the need to shoot down its own satellite, USA-193, in February 2008? And what are the implications of the spread of hit-to-kill for space security? Today, Aaron and Jeffrey talk about anti-satellite weapons, the spread of hit-to-kill, and the need for a general code of conduct for ASATs.