* Russian MoD confirms it blew up one of its own satellites during a missile test
* Cosmos 1408, a defunct spy satellite, was destroyed Monday test, the MoD said
* Moscow denied debris from the explosion had ever threatened the International Space Station and accused US of hypocrisy for starting the space arms race
* Astronauts aboard ISS were told to shelter in escape pods for two hours
Monday amid fears debris from the blast could strike the station Russia has confirmed that it blew up one of its own satellites using a missile, marking the country's first complete test of the technology.
Cosmos 1408, a defunct spy satellite launched in 1982, was destroyed during a test which took place on Monday, the Russian Ministry of Defence said today.
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WNU Editor: A lot of experts disagree with the Kremlin's assertion that this test will not jeopardize other satellites .... Russia satellite destruction put ISS at greater risk: ESA official (France 24). More here .... Space debris from Russian anti-satellite test will be a safety threat for years (Space.com)
As for the test itself. Russian media is saying that the test was a success .... New Russian system being tested hit old satellite with "goldsmith’s precision" — Shoigu (TASS). More here .... Russia’s top brass reports on successfully striking defunct satellite in tests (TASS).
More News On Russia Confirming That It Conducted An Anti-Satellite Missile Test
Russia confirms testing anti-satellite missiles -- RT
Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts -- AP
Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow -- BBC
Russia admits to anti-satellite missile test but denies ‘dangerous behavior’ -- The Guardian
Russia calls U.S. ‘hypocritical’ for condemning anti-satellite weapons test -- CNBC
Russia confirms anti-satellite missile test, dismisses U.S. space debris concerns -- NBC
Russia denies endangering International Space Station astronauts with missile test, accuses US of hypocrisy -- ABC News Australia
Russia accuses US of hypocrisy over satellite destruction -- DW
2 comments:
Russia is pulling out of the ISS in 2025. Space competitiveness between nations is heating up and its only going to get worse.
It's hard to fathom that Russia may take steps to hinder the ISS, but with the recent suspected 'sabotage' drill dilemma that happened to the ISS, and the more recent forced maneuvers needed to be performed as a result of thrusters being fired on the Russian launch vehicle as a result of an 'accident', a pattern is certainly immerging that Russia may do everything it can to hinder the future of the ISS before it bows out.
I wouldn't like to be on the ISS if a big war broke out. the whole near-earth orbit will become like a debris field from star wars
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