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strikeJul 31, 2026
Satellite killers: What a war in space might look like
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Satellite killers: What a war in space might look like The satellites that orbit Earth have remained largely untouched in modern conflict. But in the 21st Century, space may no longer be a safe haven. Around 03:00 on 24 February 2022, thousands of satellite modems across Ukraine and Central Europe went offline.
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- Mark PiesingBy Mark Piesing
Satellite killers: What a war in space might look like The satellites that orbit Earth have remained largely untouched in modern conflict. But in the 21st Century, space may no longer be a safe haven. Around 03:00 on 24 February 2022, thousands of satellite modems across Ukraine …
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