China Develops Advanced Weapon Capable of Targeting Satellites

It might sound like something from a sci-fi film, but the following details are based on real developments. A team of Chinese scientists from the Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology in Xi’an, led by Wang Gang, claims to have created a high-power microwave weapon known as the TPG1000Cs. What stands out is its groundbreaking capability to emit pulses reaching up to 20 gigawatts for a full minute. For comparison, existing technologies could only sustain similar bursts for just a few seconds.

Beyond its power, the device is notable for its compact design. Unlike traditional weapons of this type, which are typically massive and difficult to transport, the TPG1000Cs measures only four meters in length and weighs about five tons. This is roughly the size of a van, allowing it to be mounted in various locations, such as ship decks or mobile platforms that can travel on roads. There is even discussion of deploying it on satellites, potentially bringing electronic warfare into space.

A Compact Microwave Cannon with Extraordinary Power

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It is in Earth’s orbit where the TPG1000Cs could have a significant impact, and Elon Musk’s name has been mentioned in this context. With Starlink satellites operating closer to Earth to avoid space debris collisions, they become more vulnerable targets. In theory, this device could disable the circuits of such satellites without firing any projectiles. This approach could be seen as a cleaner method of combat, as it neutralizes the target without generating additional space debris, leaving it intact but non-functional.

Regarding its reliability, the scientists report that it has already exceeded 200,000 pulses in laboratory tests, showing a level of stability that appears to surpass any prototypes developed by the United States so far. If the data holds true, the TPG1000Cs can deliver up to 3,000 high-energy pulses effortlessly. This represents a level of endurance that was previously unimaginable for such a small weapon and far exceeds earlier Chinese models like the Hurricane-3000.

The article China ha creado una arma impresionante que puede destruir satélites was originally published on Andro4all.