US believes Russia launched space weapon in American satellite path − Reuters
I find it both intriguing and worrying to hear reports suggesting that the US believes Russia launched a space weapon in the path of an American satellite. The timing of this alleged incident is certainly interesting, especially considering Russia’s recent attempts to garner support at the UN to ban the use of space weapons. The irony of a country advocating for peace in space while potentially engaging in hostile acts is not lost on me.
Analyst Bart Hendrickx’s observations about the combination of military and civilian payloads on the Russian satellite are indeed eyebrow-raising. It’s concerning to think about the implications of such a move, especially since it has not been seen before in Russian launches.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker