China tested its first anti-satellite weapon in 2007 and had been exploring alternative technologies since then. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese scientists build anti-satellite weapon that can cause explosion inside exhaust
- Researchers who built the device say it can lock itself into the thruster nozzles used by most satellites and stay there for long periods undetected
- Scientists say the resulting blast would damage the target’s equipment and may be mistaken for an engine malfunction
China tested its first anti-satellite weapon in 2007 and had been exploring alternative technologies since then. Photo: Shutterstock