anti-satellite

adjective

an·​ti-sat·​el·​lite ˌan-tē-ˈsa-tə-ˌlīt How to pronounce anti-satellite (audio)
ˌan-tī-
variants or less commonly antisatellite
: of, relating to, or being a system designed for the destruction or incapacitation of satellites
anti-satellite missiles

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The Associated Press reported in December that two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon to target Musk’s Starlink constellation with destructive orbiting clouds of shrapnel. — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 In 2007, China intentionally destroyed one of its own satellites during an anti-satellite missile test, scattering thousands of debris fragments across orbit. — David M. Klein, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 This disclosure gives a rare and detailed look at technology that could change electronic warfare and anti-satellite operations. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 As an anti-satellite system, Meadowlands' core function is to counter hostile satellites and other orbital assets using electromagnetic beams. — David Szondy july 06, New Atlas, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-satellite

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First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-satellite was in 1957

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“Anti-satellite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-satellite. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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