US EditionRussian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say
- The Russian satellite Cosmos 2553 is reportedly spinning uncontrollably and is suspected to be non-functional, according to U.S. Officials.
- U.S. Officials suspect that Cosmos 2553 is aiding Russia's nuclear anti-satellite weapon development, despite Vladimir Putin's claims of research purposes.
- Data from LeoLabs and Slingshot Aerospace indicate changes in Cosmos 2553's movement and stability over time.
- U.S. Space Command highlighted a risk of misperception and escalation due to inconsistencies in Russia's explanations of the satellite's mission.
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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…
Vladimir Putin's 'WW3 satellite' linked to nukes is 'spinning uncontrollably' in space - The Mirror
A Russian space satellite which has been linked to a dangerous nuclear weapons program is reportedly 'spinning uncontrollably' in orbit - US officials have previously issued a warning about the equipment
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