Earth-to-space Weapons
Anti-satellite weapons, which are primarily surface-to-space and air-to-space missiles, have been developed by the United States, the USSR/Russia, and the People's Republic of China. Some test firings have been successful in destroying orbiting satellites.
In general use of explosive and kinetic kill systems is limited to relatively low altitude due to space debris issues and so as to avoid triggering the Kessler syndrome.
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