China tested its ability to maneuver satellites in a manner that would allow them to perform a kinetic 'kill' using a sacrificial satellite or payload to take out another country's space assets.
In 2007 China performed a 'kill' interception of one of their defunct weather satellites, leaving a debris field that still threatens damage to satellites in certain orbits.
China's increasing capability and apparent willingness to weaponize space is worrisome to other nations, especially in light of their apparent lack of concern over the potential damage caused by their tests.
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