U.S. Space Force Accuses Russia Of In-Orbit Testing Of Anti-Satellite Weapon

Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, with President Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper during a ceremony to establish the U.S. Space Command last summer.

A Russian satellite hatched from another satellite fired a projectile last week that American military officials say is meant to take out other satellites. Moscow says it’s an inspection tool.

(Image credit: Carolyn Kaster/AP)




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Source: NPR Space News