XPost: alt.space, alt.defense, alt.fan.rush-limbaugh
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250425-russian-satellite-linked-to-space-weapon-programme-appears-malfunction-orbit-cosmos-2553
A mysterious Russian satellite, believed by US officials to
support a nuclear anti-satellite weapon programme, is showing
signs of erratic spinning in orbit – a potential setback for
Moscow's military space ambitions. Known as Cosmos 2553, the
satellite’s unusual behaviour, tracked by commercial space-
monitoring firms, adds a new layer of intrigue to the growing
tensions over weaponisation in space.
. . .
Hard to discount the possibility it was hit by a
gigawatt laser/maser blast .......
Russia and China can play at this too - expect
one of OUR mil sats to suddenly go wonky too.
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