AI Overview Yes, China has developed and tested co-orbital spacecraft capable of moving close to and grappling other satellites in orbit, though officials often describe these as dual-use technology. )Orbital and Co-Orbital TechnologySpace Tugs: China has demonstrated the ability to maneuver a spacecraft right next to another satellite in orbit and move it. Grappling Arms: Some Chinese satellites are equipped with robotic arms or nets designed to capture space debris, which can also function as a way to nudge or disable hostile satellites. [1] (/goto?Dual-Use Risk: Because these spacecraft can perform maintenance or remove trash, their military use as "hunter-killers" is hard to track and prove before an actual conflict.

AI Overview Yes, Russia has launched maneuverable spacecraft into orbit that the United States and military experts suspect can act as anti-satellite or "killer" satellites. As reported by Ars Technica, Russian spacecraft have actively tracked and shadowed foreign and American spy satellites in low Earth orbit.

Why would we not want to have our own satellite killers in orbit?