China launched the Shijian 21 satellite into orbit on Sunday (pictured), saying it will test technology to clear space debris - the same tech the US warns can destroy other satellites
* China launched Shijian 21 satellite into space Sunday aboard Long March rocket
* Beijing said satellite will test technology aimed at 'neutralising space debris'
* Washington warns the same technology can be used to take out other satellites
* At a separate military conference after the launch, Xi Jinping called on scientists to 'break new ground' in developing weapon technology
China has launched a new craft into space that the US warns could be a satellite-crushing weapon.
Beijing blasted the Shijian 21 satellite into orbit on Sunday aboard a Long March rocket, saying the mission will test 'technologies to... neutralise space debris'.
But Washington says the same technology can be used to 'grapple' and destroy other satellites and is part of China's strategy to achieve 'superiority through space-attack systems'.
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China Develops Anti-Satellite Weapon -- Defense Post
China Says Its New ASAT Missile Can Not Only ‘Melt Down’ Enemy Satellites But Also Capture Them In Orbit -- EurAsian Times
Biden humiliated as China uncovers terrifying weapon to silently wipe out space assets -- Express
If China Tested a New Orbital Weapon, It’s Not Much of a Surprise -- Economic Times/NYTimes
