Russian Counter-Space Weapon in Orbit
Vladimir Putin has launched a potentially dangerous counter-space weapon into orbit near a US satellite, raising concerns about the militarization of space. The US is monitoring the situation closely and has expressed worries about Russia developing a nuclear space strike capability.
Key Points
- Russian space object Cosmos-2576 launched near US spy satellite USA 314
- US concerned about potential threats to its space assets
- Russia's history of testing anti-satellite weapons raises alarm