Russian 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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Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon programme ‘out of control’: US
The secretive Russian satellite in space that US officials believe is connected to a nuclear anti-satellite weapon programme has appeared to be spinning uncontrollably, suggesting it may no longer be functioning, in what could be a setback for Moscow's space weapon efforts, according to US analysts.
The Kosmos 2553 satellite began spinning wildly last year, according to data from LeoLabs' Doppler radar. This is also confirmed by optical data from Slingshot Aerospace. American experts are convinced that Kosmos 2553, which is associated with the development of a Russian nuclear anti-satellite weapon, is not functional.
According to some US functions a Russian satellite would be spinning uncontrolledly, suggesting that it might not work anymore. The news, spread by Retures,...
Russian satellite linked to space weapon program loses control
A Russian military satellite, Cosmos 2553, believed by US officials to be linked to Moscow’s nuclear anti-satellite weapons program, appears to be spinning uncontrollably and may no longer be operational, according to US analysts. Launched on February 5, 2022, just weeks before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Cosmos 2553 has exhibited erratic tumbling behavior over the past year. Radar data from LeoLabs and optical observations from Slingshot Aero…
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