Russian satellites conduct space warfare exercises!

On July 10, Russian newspapers published an article.

The recent report from the US Department of Defense states: Russian satellites participated in space warfare exercises.

Three satellites conducted "offensive and defensive" drills in low Earth orbit.

They were launched on February 14, 2025, and have been coordinating. These actions were observed at an altitude of about 800 kilometers above the Earth.

The Pentagon's observation revealed a series of complex maneuvers, including synchronization, positioning, and close operations.

These exercises resemble the possibility of enemy satellites being surrounded and destroyed.

Although no specific target satellite was publicly identified, analysts believe that such exercises could serve as a rehearsal for actual combat.

1. Destroy enemy satellites.

2. Protect Russian space objects from potential attacks.

3. "Inspect satellites" to see if they can approach spacecraft.

This enables Russia to continuously enhance its capabilities in space warfare.

Details about the three Russian satellites involved in these exercises remain a mystery, but their behavior suggests advanced capabilities.

It is believed that each satellite is equipped with small engines that can precisely adjust the orbit and perform close maneuvering.

Cosmos-2581 differs from Cosmos-2582/2583, indicating that they are of different types.

Western analysts believe that if these satellites are indeed part of Russia's expanding anti-space weapon arsenal, they may be capable of implementing electronic warfare measures, such as interfering with communication signals, disrupting GPS navigation, and even deploying low-power laser systems to damage optical systems.

Additionally, due to their small size and high maneuverability, they are difficult to detect and track in space.

Given that a large portion of the US defense infrastructure relies on real-time satellite data, this could lead to catastrophic consequences.

"Such exercises send a clear message: Russia is capable of interfering with the key functions of satellites, which itself forces the United States and its allies to reconsider their strategic position in space."

Netizen American Dream expressed concern:

Three or even ten satellites cannot counter the thousands of satellites in the US group; how many satellite killers would be needed?

Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1837220604558539/

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