SpaceX to develop space-based interceptor weapon prototypes

X stands for intercept

Reusable rockets started with DC-X. SpaceX's first contract was for DARPA's FALCON Project (predates their rocket name). They're not exactly hiding intentions.

Space not being my domain, but how do you prevent space-based launch platforms from getting attacked by adversaries crashing cheap satellites into them, grilling them with ground-based direct-energy weapons China is clearly developing capabilities for:

https://www.hplpb.com.cn/en/article/doi/10.11884/HPLPB202638...

https://www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/Chance_Salt...

Or simply pushing them out of orbit in a space dogfight scenario?

https://www.twz.com/44054/a-chinese-satellite-just-grappled-...

I mean we know Musk has pretty pictures and PowerPoint slides but is overpromising and underdelivering on basically anything he touches. That’s acceptable for cars and flamethrowers, but for national security?

Full Golden Dome capability by 2028, I guess.