Pentagon: Russia likely launched counter space weapon into low Earth orbit last week

Russia launched a satellite that the U.S. assesses as a counter-space weapon capable of attacking satellites in low Earth orbit. This weapon is now in the same orbit as a U.S. government satellite.

The U.S. Pentagon, particularly Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, emphasized the importance of monitoring the situation and being prepared to protect and defend U.S. interests in the space domain amidst the presence of this potential threat.

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