antisatellite en · ADJ
Etymology
From anti- + satellite.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Intended to destroy or incapacitate a satellite
The test of an antisatellite weapon last week, which Beijing declined to confirm or deny Friday despite widespread news coverage and diplomatic inquiries, was perceived by East Asia experts as China’s most provocative military action since it testfired missiles off the coast of Taiwan more than a decade ago.
2007 January 20, Joseph Kahn, “China Shows Assertiveness in Weapons Test”, in New York Times:
Translations (1)
pt antissatélite (intended to destroy or incapacitate a satellite)