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November 16, 2021

U.S. Condemns Russia Over "Dangerous and Irresponsible" Anti-Satellite Missile Test
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The United States has sharply condemned Russia over what it said was an
anti-satellite missile test carried out Monday. State Department
spokesperson Ned Price said the missile targeted one of Russia's own
satellites. He said the resulting explosion created more than 1,500
pieces of orbital debris large enough to track, plus hundreds of
thousands of smaller objects that pose a risk to satellites and
astronauts. 

Ned Price: "Russia's dangerous and irresponsible behavior jeopardizes
the long term sustainability of outer space and clearly demonstrates
that Russia's claims of opposing the weaponization of space are
disingenuous and hypocritical."

This comes as the U.S., Russia and China continue to test new hypersonic
missiles capable of flying through low-earth orbit to deliver nuclear
warheads.


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