Anti-Satellite Weapons Infographic
Secure World Foundation, with support from the Republic of Korea, partnered with Visual Capitalist to create this infographic explaining the dangers of anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons and their long-term impact on space sustainability. This visual resource clearly outlines how destructive ASAT weapons create long-lasting debris, threatening all operational satellites and increasing risks for civil, commercial, and military space users.
You'll see a breakdown of the four countries that have conducted destructive ASAT tests, the United States, Russia, China, and India, and the consequences of each. The infographic also explains why even testing these weapons is risky, and how a commitment to stop destructive ASAT testing could help establish a norm of responsible behavior in space.
As space becomes more critical to global infrastructure, this issue affects everyone.
