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Posted on 04/25/2025 1:08:17 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
A Russian satellite believed to be part of Moscow’s nuclear anti-satellite weapon program appears to be malfunctioning, with erratic movements suggesting it may no longer be operational. The development could be a major blow to Russia’s military space ambitions, US analysts said.
Cosmos 2553 was launched just weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Over the past year, it has shown signs of uncontrolled tumbling, according to radar data from LeoLabs and optical tracking shared by Slingshot Aerospace with Reuters.
The satellite is believed to serve as both a radar tool for intelligence gathering and a platform for radiation testing. While Cosmos 2553 is not considered a weapon itself, US officials say it plays a key role in testing technologies for a potential nuclear weapon designed to disable or destroy entire satellite constellations — such as the Starlink system that has been instrumental for Ukrainian forces.
Russia denies any intention to develop such weapons and claims the satellite’s mission is purely scientific.
A strategic setback in space
If Cosmos 2553 has indeed failed, the malfunction would represent a setback in Russia’s efforts to militarize space.
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For all we know it may have been successfully attacked by the Chinese.
I am afraid I cannot do that Dayev.
(Global thermonuclear war ensues)
Despite its vast geographic size, and large population, Russia has an economy the size of Spain’s. As a nation, Russia never protected intellectual property and its technological advancement has always been retarded. It therefore needs to resort to stealing technology from elsewhere to remain modern. Russian technical failures are the norm, not the exception.
Neocon lies! Cosmos 2553 stronk like Luna 25!
In other news, Ukraine’s Zelensky is hoping for an enough return of stiffness to return to playing the Piano.
We will now believe everything that comes out of Russia, since 47 and his Pit Bull have told UKR it will need to accept Russia’s seizure of its land.
Russia uber alles! Free Russian lessons available now.
Ain’t they an old movie about this?
Seems like Clint Eastwood was in it...
Per GPT the 5 most recently launched Russian military satellites for recon were:
Kosmos-2580
Launched on December 4, 2024, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-2.1b rocket, Kosmos-2580 is believed to be a Lotos-S1 electronic reconnaissance satellite of the Liana system.
Cosmos-2575
Launched on February 9, 2024, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Cosmos-2575 is the second satellite in the Razbeg (EO MKA-V) series, designed for optical reconnaissance.
Cosmos-2574
Launched on December 27, 2023, also from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Cosmos-2574 is a small optical reconnaissance satellite, part of the Razbeg series.
Cosmos-2573
Launched on December 21, 2023, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Cosmos-2573 is a Bars-M reconnaissance satellite, marking the fifth in the series.
Cosmos-2572
Launched on November 25, 2023, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Cosmos-2572 is an optical reconnaissance satellite, believed to be the first of the 4F156 Razdan type.
This article above is just silly.
I thought the same thing.
Space Cowboys. OK movie. Clint, Tommy Lee Jones. James Garner and Donald Sutherland.
Clint stole a Russian mig or such in Firefox
One or two of those satellites failed. One came apart and the debris is now a problem.
“since 47 and his Pit Bull have told UKR it will need to accept Russia’s seizure of its land.”
The Uke nationalists are coming out with their Trump hatred, following their leader Zelensky. Zelensky proved that when he campaigned for Harris, and you’re right there with him.
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