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Russia's Troubled Satellite Raises Space Nuclear Threat Fears

4/28/2025

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Russia's Cosmos 2553 satellite, tied to its nuclear anti-satellite program, is reportedly spinning out of control and may be non-operational. Launched prior to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, its fate stirs fears of space-based nuclear threats. While recent data hints at possible stabilization, U.S. officials remain doubtful about its intended scientific use.

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Russia's Cosmos 2553 satellite, tied to its nuclear anti-satellite program, is reportedly spinning out of control and may be non-operational. Launched prior to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, its fate stirs fears of space-based nuclear threats. While recent data hints at possible stabilization, U.S. officials remain doubtful about its intended scientific use.