“______ performed a direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) test destroying an obsolete Soviet electronic intelligence satellite.”

"Russia conducted a direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) test showcasing its capability to target and destroy space assets specifically an outdated Soviet electronic intelligence satellite. Such tests demonstrate advanced military technology raising concerns about space debris and international security. Russia’s action highlights its strategic focus on space warfare capabilities impacting global discussions on space governance and militarization. The event underscores the need for international agreements to regulate anti-satellite activities and ensure the sustainable use of outer space for peaceful purposes."