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2021-11-16 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia
Russia shoots down satellite in ‘debris-generating event': US Space Command
[FoxNews] Russia has shot down a satellite in orbit over the weekend, the U.S. Space Command revealed Monday.

The agency, in a statement provided to Fox News, said it is "aware of a debris-generating event in outer space.

"We are actively working to characterize the debris field and will continue to ensure all space-faring nations have the information necessary to maneuver satellites if impacted," the statement continued. "We are also in the process of working with the interagency, including the State Department and NASA, concerning these reports and will provide an update in the near future."
Posted by Skidmark 2021-11-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11136 views ]  Top
 File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats 

#1 I've seen this movie.
Posted by Chuckles Thereter7870 2021-11-16 00:14||   2021-11-16 00:14|| Front Page Top

#2 Putin now plays havoc in space: U.S. accuses Russia of 'dangerous and irresponsible behavior' after seven ISS astronauts were forced to take refuge in 'lifeboat' pods when Kremlin anti-satellite missile test sent 1,500 pieces of debris flying
Posted by Skidmark 2021-11-16 00:18||   2021-11-16 00:18|| Front Page Top

#3 Just like when China did it, this is a warning. They're saying the US system of satellites is vulnerable, and they don't mind dirtying space with debris because the US depends far more on space than they do.

You know how the US is always "sending a message"? This is the other way around.
Posted by Shomp Ebbeans2472 2021-11-16 05:05||   2021-11-16 05:05|| Front Page Top

#4  Twitter: Heated discussions within PRC on the test. No official statement yet from CNSA
Posted by 3dc 2021-11-16 06:12||   2021-11-16 06:12|| Front Page Top

#5  NASA admin Bill Nelson on situation
Posted by 3dc 2021-11-16 06:27||   2021-11-16 06:27|| Front Page Top

#6  Physical details
Posted by 3dc 2021-11-16 06:36||   2021-11-16 06:36|| Front Page Top

#7  Kosmos-1408
Posted by 3dc 2021-11-16 06:38||   2021-11-16 06:38|| Front Page Top

#8 
Posted by 3dc 2021-11-16 06:40||   2021-11-16 06:40|| Front Page Top

#9 Littering and......Littering and......Littering and smokin' the space fleet.
Posted by swksvolFF 2021-11-16 14:21||   2021-11-16 14:21|| Front Page Top

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