Non-Kinetic / Soft-Kill
Definition
These technologies can be used to disable or destroy a space system or one of its components without necessitating a direct strike. They can be further classified into non-kinetic physical, electronic, and cyber. Soft-kill capabilities are usually hard to detect and attribute, and can be both reversible and irreversible.
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