ABOVE ISS Part 1 : China's Tiangong vs. International Space Station: The Battle for Space Supremacy

Space warfare refers to military operations conducted in space. Although there has not been an actual space battle yet, space warfare has become a hot topic of discussion as space technology continues to advance and competition among nations intensifies. Weapons systems that may be involved in space warfare include satellites, space stations, missiles, and laser weapons capable of attacking space objects. These weapons systems may be used to attack enemy space stations, destroy enemy satellites, disrupt enemy communication and reconnaissance systems, and more.

The impact of space warfare could be catastrophic. In a space war, once one side successfully destroys the other's satellite system, it could have a serious impact on the other side's communication and reconnaissance system, potentially influencing the outcome of the war. Meanwhile, space warfare could generate a significant amount of space debris, posing a serious threat to space navigation and scientific research.

China's Tiangong space station, which began construction in 2021, orbits at a height of 400 kilometers, making it the third large-scale in-orbit space experimental platform built by humans since the 1986 Peace Station and the 1998 International Space Station. It consists of a core module and two experimental modules that can accommodate three astronauts for long-term space missions.

The International Space Station, a space station built by cooperation among many countries, orbits at a height of 600 kilometers and was launched in 1998. It is currently contributed to by countries such as the United States, Russia, Europe, Canada, and Japan. It can accommodate seven astronauts for scientific research and space exploration. The establishment of the International Space Station is of great significance for human space exploration and space science research. It provides a microgravity environment for various experiments and observations, which is essential for understanding the workings of the Earth and the universe and developing new technologies and applications.

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