However, you would need something to focus the beam really sharp because satellites tend to fly really, really, really high up in orbit. The further away, and the higher the attenuation of the beam.
Plus, they're already protected against the normal dangers of space such as radiation, heat/cold of space, etc.
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Of course, if it were powerful enough.
However, you would need something to focus the beam really sharp because satellites tend to fly really, really, really high up in orbit. The further away, and the higher the attenuation of the beam.
Plus, they're already protected against the normal dangers of space such as radiation, heat/cold of space, etc.
Though there are many powerful lasers, I don't think they are strong enough to damage a spy satellite. The laser is just too weak compared to it.