{"id":15888,"date":"2025-04-22T11:40:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T11:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=15888"},"modified":"2025-04-23T09:00:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T09:00:38","slug":"asat-weapons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/asat-weapons\/","title":{"rendered":"ASAT Weapons"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>India&#8217;s Role in Space Norms:<\/strong> India is recognized as a key player in developing international norms for responsible behavior in space, according to the EU Special Envoy for Space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASAT Weapons Defined:<\/strong> ASAT weapons are technologies designed to disable, destroy, or interfere with satellites. They can be kinetic (physical impact) or non-kinetic (cyber attacks, jamming).<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASAT Capabilities:<\/strong> Four countries (US, Russia, China, India) have demonstrated ASAT capabilities. India&#8217;s 2019 test (Mission Shakti) destroyed a satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Debris Concerns:<\/strong> The EU and the global community are concerned about space debris from destructive ASAT tests and advocate for a ban on such tests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO):<\/strong> RPOs involve spacecraft maneuvering close to each other. While useful for scientific and repair missions, they can also be used for espionage or disruption, particularly by unfriendly actors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Need for RPO Regulation:<\/strong> The EU and India are considering how to regulate RPOs through international agreements to prevent threats to satellites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU&#8217;s Concerns:<\/strong> The EU is concerned about ASAT debris and RPOs, especially when conducted without notification or by unfriendly actors. They also worry about cyber jamming and spoofing in space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India-EU Cooperation:<\/strong> India and the EU are planning a space dialogue to deepen cooperation, address discrepancies in space regulation, and create a vibrant environment for businesses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU Space Act:<\/strong> The EU is developing a Space Act to enhance European competitiveness and ensure EU companies adhere to safety and sustainability measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India&#8217;s Role in Space Norms: India is recognized as a key player in developing international norms for responsible behavior in space, according to the EU Special Envoy for Space. ASAT Weapons Defined: ASAT weapons are technologies designed to disable, destroy, or interfere with satellites. 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