Chinese Direct Ascent Anti-satellite Testing Fact Sheet
Since 2008, China has conducted multiple tests of satellite technologies for robotic rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) to support space situational awareness, surveillance, and inspection of other space objects in both low Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary Earth orbit (GEO), many of which are linked to military and intelligence space security activities. While these missions have been publicly acknowledged by China, most have limited public transparency and several remain shrouded in secrecy, raising questions for space governance and responsible behavior in space.
None of the programs listed here have strong evidence linking them to co-orbital ASAT (anti-satellite) testing or deployment, though their dual-use nature highlights broader counterspace capability concerns within the evolving space security environment. Download this fact sheet to read more.
