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April 15, 2020 10:08 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/15/21222751/russia-asat-test-us-space-command-satellite-nudol-missile
Russia conducts another test of its missile system to take out satellites
Today, Russia conducted another test of its missile system designed to destroy a satellite in orbit around Earth, according to US Space Command. It is believed to be the 10th test of this anti-satellite, or ASAT, technology, but it’s unclear if the missile actually destroyed anything in space.
Regardless of its target, US Space Command is openly condemning the demonstration. “Russia’s [anti-satellite] test provides yet another example that the threats to US and allied space systems are real, serious, and growing,” Gen. John Raymond, commander of USSPACECOM and the US Space Force chief of space operations, said in a statement. “The United States is ready and committed to deterring aggression and defending the Nation, our allies and U.S....
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/15/21222751/russia-asat-test-us-space-command-satellite-nudol-missile
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