It has been pointed out that a Russian satellite, which is thought to be related to anti-satellite nuclear weapons, is out of control
The satellite Cosmos 2535, which Russia is rumored to be using to develop an anti-satellite nuclear weapon, has begun to rotate erratically. U.S. analysts speculate that the satellite may have lost control.
Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, US analysts say | Reuters
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Cosmos 2535 is a satellite that is stationed about 2,000 km above the Earth, in a hotspot of cosmic radiation that communication and Earth observation satellites usually avoid. The satellite was launched by Russia a few weeks before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and it is believed to be conducting radiation experiments while collecting various information.
According to Reuters, Russia is suspected of developing nuclear weapons that can destroy entire satellite networks such as Starlink, and Cosmos 2535 is suspected to be related to this. U.S. government officials have assessed that Cosmos 2535 itself is not a weapon, but rather supports the development of anti-satellite nuclear weapons. Russia denies developing such weapons and says that Cosmos 2553 is a satellite for research purposes.
According to space-related research companies LeoLabs and Slingshot Aerospace, abnormal data on Cosmos 2553 has been confirmed since November 2024. The data suggests that Cosmos 2535 is rotating abnormally and is no longer in operation.
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In March 2025, three secret Russian satellites reportedly released mysterious objects into orbit, a development that Reuters noted 'leaves countries with various concerns about potential conflicts in space.'
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