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Thu Mar 5, 9:06 am ET
MOSCOW – Russia is working to develop anti-satellite weapons to match efforts by other nations, a deputy defense minister was quoted as saying Thursday.
Gen. Valentin Popovkin said Russia continues to oppose a space arms race but will respond to moves made by other countries, according to Russian news reports.
"We can't sit back and quietly watch others doing that, such work is being conducted in Russia," Popovkin was quoted as saying.
As part of missile defense plans developed by the previous U.S. administration, the Pentagon worked on missiles, ground lasers and other technology to shoot down satellites.
Originally posted by reject
...why did the US shoot down a satellite?
Originally posted by reject
I don't think China has achieved superiority;
Originally posted by reject
I suspect Russia has some catching up to do still.
Originally posted by reject
You mentioned the global financial crisis. What if this is somehow linked to an imminent impending "alien" takeover?
Originally posted by WestPoint23
Originally posted by reject
...why did the US shoot down a satellite?
Because we were ultimately responsible for its failure and the possible consequences of it falling near populated areas. The satellite contained toxic materials and an almost full tank of highly hydrazine, since the satellite failed almost instantly after launch. It would been irresponsible to do nothing even if there was a small chance that we could successfully shoot it down before it fell to Earth.