US EditionRussian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say
- The Cosmos 2553 satellite, launched by Russia in 2022, has been reported to be spinning uncontrollably, leading to concerns about Moscow's space weapon efforts, according to U.S. Analysts.
- Evidence from LeoLabs showed errant movements of the satellite, which has been the focus of U.S. Concerns regarding Russia's military space capabilities.
- Russia denies developing a nuclear weapon and claims that Cosmos 2553 is solely for research purposes, despite U.S. Assertions of its military implications.
- The Centre for Strategic and International Studies stated, 'This observation strongly suggests the satellite is no longer operational,' reflecting serious concerns about future space conflicts.
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US: Satellite linked to Russian nuclear program has gone out of control
A secret Russian satellite in space that US officials believe is linked to a nuclear weapons program has begun to spin uncontrollably, US analysts say, suggesting it may no longer be operational, in a potential setback to Moscow's space weapons efforts.
Secretive Russian satellite involved in nuclear row is 'spinning out of control'
Russia’s Cosmos 2553 satellite being launched in February 2022 from the Plesetsk military cosmodrome in northern Russia (Picture: Roscosmos.east2west news) A controversial Russian satellite that US officials suspect is linked to nuclear anti-satellite nuclear weapons appears to be ‘spinning uncontrollably’. It’s thought Cosmos 2553, which Russia launched into space shortly before the country invaded Ukraine in 2022, is no longer functioning. Bel…
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