Is Russia’s Cosmos 2553 satellite a test for a future orbital nuclear weapon?

Is Russia’s Cosmos 2553 satellite a test for a future orbital nuclear weapon?
Is Russia’s Cosmos 2553 satellite a test for a future orbital nuclear weapon?

Breaking Defense was given exclusive space tracking information showing the unique path of the Russian system, one experts say is the reason for US government warnings about space-based nuclear weapons.

Russian Sat Spits Out High-Speed Object In Likely ASAT Test

Russian Sat Spits Out High-Speed Object In Likely ASAT Test
Russian Sat Spits Out High-Speed Object In Likely ASAT Test

“I don’t see another obvious explanation other than it was a weapons test,” said Brian Weeden of the Secure World Foundation.

Lamborn, Horn Pledge Bipartisan Support For Space

Lamborn, Horn Pledge Bipartisan Support For Space
Lamborn, Horn Pledge Bipartisan Support For Space

“I think maybe there is a mutual assured destruction in space,” Rep. Lamborn said, “where no one will go there because the consequences will be too severe.”