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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Erika Kinetz and Elsie Chen

China suggests lasers and stealth submarines to counter Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites

Chinese scientists are reportedly developing sophisticated countermeasures, including stealth submarines fitted with space-shooting lasers and custom-built attack satellites armed with ion thrusters, to combat what Beijing views as a potent threat: Elon Musk’s Starlink communications network.

Teams are actively exploring methods to neutralise Elon Musk's Starlink satellite constellation, with dozens of their research papers outlining strategies to 'hunt and destroy' the network.

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