Purpose: To identify the current possibilities of the use of artificial earth satellites for military purposes, as well as the problems of illegal destructive use of satellites during hostilities based on analysis and systematization according to various parameters of functions of satellites as part of the modern global information space and to develop proposals that can reduce the likelihood of escalation of the conflict during the crisis.

Research method: analysis of open sources on the purposeful use of modern AES, synthesis and scientific forecasting, expert assessment, factological analysis of the AES within the framework of a systematic approach.

Result: the article presents an analysis and systematization significant dynamic changes at the cosmic level of the global information space associated with the large-scale spread and significant increase in the number of artificial earth satellites, as well as with the growing importance of satellites for military purposes. The article presents the classification of satellites performing military functions, reveals the possibilities of modern satellites in the period of crisis and military operations and the analysis of the US satellite constellation as a leader in this field. The author poses the problems of the illegal destructive use of artificial earth satellites during military conflicts, associated with this increase in the risk of cyber threats and an increase in the likelihood of escalation of the conflict, threats to Russia, international security and strategic stability. The article proves the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the satellite constellation are today one of the most important indicators of the influence and potential of the state in the world.

Scientific novelty: Proposals have been developed to minimize threats to Russia, as well as to reduce the likelihood of an escalation of the conflict during the crisis.