In an increasingly contested orbital domain, a recent series of maneuvers by a Russian satellite has sparked fear and raised concerns about the militarization of space. The satellite in question exhibited behavior that led US officials to suspect it could be armed with a weapon or a technology designed to disrupt or destroy other satellites. […]
Russia’s secretive Cosmos 2553 nuclear satellite malfunctions, risks military fallout
Russia’s Secretive Cosmos 2553 Nuclear Satellite Malfunctions, Risks Military Fallout Russia’s ambitions to militarize space may have suffered a major blow. According to U.S. analysts, the Cosmos 2553 satellite, suspected to be nuclear-powered, has experienced a critical malfunction. The satellite, launched in June 2020, has been exhibiting erratic behavior, sparking concerns about potential radioactive fallout […]