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Russia shoots down satellite in ‘debris-generating event': US Space Command
2021-11-16
[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

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

#8  
Posted by: 3dc   2021-11-16 06:40  

#7   Kosmos-1408
Posted by: 3dc   2021-11-16 06:38  

#6   Physical details
Posted by: 3dc   2021-11-16 06:36  

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

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

#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  

#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  

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

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