The Pentagon has made a statement concerning the launch of a satellite by Russia that is believed to be following an American satellite in the same orbit. According to a Netherland’s based satellite tracker, the Russian satellite is mirroring the satellite from the US. According to US General James H. Dickerson, that is not responsible behavior on the part of Russia. The Russian satellite is rumored to be what is known as an inspector satellite.
Key Takeaways:
- Russia is believed to have launched a spy satellite to closely follow an American one.
- The satellite is thought to be able to closely follow others, and to be able to take photos.
- American officials are speaking out against what they call the dangerous and irresponsible launch.
“In 2021, Russia fired a missile to destroy one of its own defunct satellites, leaving behind thousands of pieces of trackable orbital debris, some of which prompted the International Space Station to maneuver out of harm’s way.”
Read more: https://www.space.com/russia-inspector-satellite-kosmos-2558-irresponsible-behavior
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