Destroying Starlink Would Backfire on China and Russia, Analysts Warn

Military analysts have raised questions about whether China and Russia could realistically destroy SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation. Experts suggest that any attempt to do so would carry severe consequences for the attacking nations themselves, likening the outcome to a boomerang effect. Destroying hundreds of satellites could trigger Kessler Syndrome, a cascade of orbital debris that would render low Earth orbit unusable for all parties. This mutual vulnerability is seen as a deterrent, making a large-scale attack on Starlink strategically self-defeating. Analysts note that similar debates are expected to arise once China deploys its own Starlink-equivalent satellite constellation.