All it takes is one rogue actor in space and suddenly all satellites need to be armored.
Even a moderately powered ground-based laser could take out billions of dollars in satellites.
The moon offers a useful strategic location because part of it is always facing away from Earth, making it difficult to attack from Earth-based lasers.
Even a moderately powered ground-based laser could take out billions of dollars in satellites.
The moon offers a useful strategic location because part of it is always facing away from Earth, making it difficult to attack from Earth-based lasers.