Manoeuvrability is the explicit operational tactic for evading kinetic ASAT engagements via thrust-based trajectory changes.

Manoeuvre out of the predicted intercept trajectory is the canonical evasive tactic against direct-ascent ASATs.

Manoeuvre once an adversary's co-orbital approach is detected can break the closing-speed window and alter intercept geometry.

Manoeuvre to a different position can break a high-powered laser's pointing, the explicit ENISA STL prescription for such attacks.

Manoeuvrability is relevant to proximity operations because changing orbital geometry can deny an adversary collection platform sustained near-field access.

Manoeuvrability is the operational tactic for evading close approach by adversary platforms before contact or local interaction can occur.

Manoeuvrability prevents the precise relative geometry required for proximity grappling to succeed.

Manoeuvrability evades kinetic and some directed-energy ASAT weapons; this is the operational defence against counterspace platforms.