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As journalists learned, Chinese scientists have successfully developed a device that fires powerful microwave pulses, making it possible to disable satellites in low Earth orbit.
Main theses:
- The TPG1000Cs is the world's first compact device that already has the potential to become the basis for a high-energy microwave weapon.
- The compact dimensions of the device (4 meters long, 5 tons in weight) make it extremely mobile.
The Chinese “killer” Starlink – what is known about it
According to journalists, we are talking about an unremarkable device called TPG1000Cs.
Insiders told the media that it could be Starlink's worst nightmare.
What is important to understand is that this is the world's first compact device that has every chance of becoming the basis for a high-energy microwave weapon.
The facility is supposedly capable of producing an incredible 20 gigawatts of energy power for an entire minute.
It is worth noting that Chinese experts believe that even 1 GW is sufficient for a ground-based microwave gun to seriously disrupt the operation of Starlink satellites or even damage them.
Moreover, it is stated that the TPG1000Cs is compact enough (length — 4 meters, weight — 5 tons) that it can be placed on a truck, warship, airplane, or even on a satellite.
Journalists point out that the Chinese authorities are in no hurry to show off this invention, but are simply hiding it.