Australia’s space industry warns of China’s satellite surveillance Australia has responded against Chinese spying by launching a large number of satellites to monitor countries around the world. The warning comes as Australia’s Defense Space Command moves ahead with a plan to neutralize its enemy satellites without space debris.
Last month, the United States shot down a Chinese spy balloon. The United States has accused China of sending the spy balloon to gather intelligence from its defense bases. Meanwhile, the Chinese explanation is that this balloon was used for civilian purposes. Voice of America reports that Australian space experts believe that China’s espionage has not played a major role in the controversy.
James Brown, head of the Australian Space Industry Association, has accused China of spying from space on a very extensive scale. China, which has been steadily growing in space for several years, launched more artificial satellites than the United States last year. ‘Many still do not understand the challenge posed by China. Chinese spy satellites are watching from 100-200 km above our heads. “China launches hundreds of satellites every year,” says James Brown.
Australia’s Defense Space Command is moving ahead with a plan to disable its enemy satellites without space debris. If the satellites are destroyed by missiles, their parts will become a challenge for future space missions. Australia has its own research underway for a program to disable enemy satellites.
English Summary: Australian Space Industry Warns Against China’s Satellite Surveillance