The aerospace operational utility of the Starlink system for military applications
The study commences with an overview of the Starlink system,followed by an analysis of its construction progress and characteristics,and a summary of its military application process.To assess the military application potential of large-scale low earth orbit constellation systems,particularly the Starlink system,an analysis framework has been established based on the National Defense Space Architecture of the United States.The future military application potential of the Starlink system is expounded from five perspectives:promoting new combat concepts,assisting in the construction of backup navigation and timing systems,strengthening space-based reconnaissance capabilities,providing missile defense solutions,and upgrading space defense systems.Reference is offered for research and development in related fields in China.