Chinese researchers conducted a computer modeling of space operation, in which 99 satellites-interceptors destroy nearly 1,300 Starlink satellites in 12 hours. The research was conducted under the direction of Yunhua, Director of the Aeronautics and Astronautics University of Aeronautics and Aircosmic Administration.
Scientists emphasize that the satellite group of Starlink, which is actively used in the Russian-Ukrainian war, has considerable military potential and can threaten China's cosmic security.
Chinese satellites work in pairs, using an algorithm of artificial intelligence, inspired by whale hunting technique. This allows them to effectively maneuver, approach the goals and destroy them with energy -intensive equipment such as lasers.
The challenges that researchers face:
- Difficulty in tracking the entire array of Starlink satellites.
- The need for accurate calculations of orbits.
- Dependence of solar energy interceptors for charging equipment.
According to Junhua, these problems were solved with the help of an artificial intelligence binary algorithm. If necessary, Chinese satellites can destroy the target in two minutes after receiving the command.
Modeling surgery is concerned about the further militarization of space. The growing tension between countries in the use of space technologies emphasizes the need for international regulation and coordination in space safety.
