الثلاثاء، 18 نوفمبر 2014

Russia now has an ‘inspector satellite’ that could chase down or destroy other orbiting spacecraft

GPS satellite constellation

According to Earth's dedicated team of satellite observers, Russia is developing a satellite that can chase down other satellites. Obviously, such an ability could be used for the forces of good, such as repairing or refueling other spacecraft -- but the rest of the world is worried that Russia might be looking to blow up other satellites, or to get close enough that it can take photos of classified designs or eavesdrop on communications.



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