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antisatellite
(redirected from Anti-satellite weapon)

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an·ti·sat·el·lite  (nt-stl-t, nt-)
adj.
Directed against enemy satellites: antisatellite weapons.
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Adj.1.antisatellite - of or relating to a system to destroy satellites in orbitantisatellite - of or relating to a system to destroy satellites in orbit; "antisatellite weapons"
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When President Barack Obama visits China in a tour of Asia this month, he should "pressure Chinese officials to provide greater transparency regarding their intentions for the development, test, and deployment of anti-satellite weapons," Turner said.
China's military making strides in space: US general by AFP / AFP American Edition
When President Barack Obama visits China in a tour of Asia this month, he should "pressure Chinese officials to provide greater transparency regarding their intentions for the development, test, and deployment of anti-satellite weapons," Turner said.
China's military making strides in space: US general by AFP / AFP Asian Edition
At one point, the shuttle astronauts almost had to dodge a fragment unleashed by a Chinese anti-satellite weapons test.
Obama praises shuttle crew for mission success by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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