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What happens when an "anonymous hacker" finds a way to adjust the trajectory of a satellite, and someone needs to rapid response dispose of the rerouted satellite safely?

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The same thing we did last time that happened?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Burnt_Frost

That satellite was about to decay into the atmosphere.

We can't just start blowing up satellites in stable orbits.

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