99 Chinese satellites track 1,400 of Elon Musks sats in 12 hours [Video]

Chinese researchers have simulated a space operation to approach and potentially target the Starlink satellite constellation. 

The team, led by Wu Yunhua, director of the aerospace control department at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, demonstrated in a computer simulation that nearly 1,400 Starlink satellites could be approached within 12 hours using just 99 Chinese satellites.

These satellites could be equipped with lasers, microwaves, and other devices for reconnaissance, tracking, or other operations.

“The potential military application value of the Starlink mega constellation has been highlighted in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In recent years, the militarisation of space has intensified, posing a significant threat to China’s space security. It is particularly important to track and monitor its operational status,” Wu’s team stated in their paper published on January 3, as …