Some of the proposed anti-satellite space weapons (ex. directed-energy weapons) are not technologically feasible with current technology. Researchers are working on concepts but these same researchers have been working for several decades to develop a viable missile defense system without success. Crude ASATs are possible but many of the advanced ASAT ideas being discussed are not feasible within the next 10-15 years.
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Another potential counter-space system that offers equally appealing effects is lasers that could target space nodes, links, and possibly even terrestrial nodes. However, several differences exist between lasers and jammers. One difference is that jammers are a more proven commodity and in some cases have worked remarkably well in actual employment. In addition, various forms of electronic jamming have been taking place for decades. For example, the US military used a variety of airborne jammers during the initial stages of Desert Storm to help confuse the enemy. Conversely, laser technology as a space weapon is still confined to research and development, and it seems to be a long way from actual operational status, not to mention doctrinally proven and integrated into other operations. For many of these same reasons, space mines are unlikely to reach operational status in the near future. In sum, with respect to space-based counter-space systems, many problems exist. Meteyer, David O. The Art of Peace: Dissuading China from Developing Counter-Space Weapons. USAF Academy, CO: USAF Institute for National Security Studies, August 2005. [ 20 quotes ] [ page 52 ]