At the Pentagon, the Russian anti-satellite missile was recognized as a "threat to the United States"

Russia continues to test anti-satellite weapons, the next launch of a satellite interception rocket with direct launch into orbit was carried out on April 15, 2020, which represents a challenge to US interests in near-Earth space. This was stated by the head of the US Space Command, General John Raymond.

The Russian test of DA-ASAT (direct interception anti-satellite missile) shows another example that threats to US and allied space systems are real, serious and growing.

- said the general, adding that this missile system is capable of destroying American satellites in low orbit.

Raymond emphasized that the U.S. Space Forces closely followed the tests of the Russian rocket, and were fully prepared to deter aggression in space, as well as protect the interests of the United States and its allies in near-Earth space.

The general accused Russia of non-compliance with space arms control and continued arms development as part of anti-satellite programs.

This test is yet another proof of Russia's hypocritical attitude towards space arms control proposals that were made to limit US capabilities, and (Russia) clearly had no intentions to stop its own anti-satellite programs

- he said.

Moscow has repeatedly declared the threat of the militarization of outer space, and Washington’s statements about Russia’s alleged placement of weapons in outer space have been called an attempt by the United States to avert suspicions. Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the United States would be the first country to formally place weapons in Earth orbit.

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[Viktor Sergeev]

Who would quack about violating any international standards.

[Starover_Z]

The general accused Russia of non-compliance with space arms control and continued arms development as part of anti-satellite programs.

Well, yes, as soon as Russia has something worthwhile within the framework of defense, so immediately we are militarists! But if it is a rocket that will shoot down, then only a spacecraft that has literally flown "on its head" is dangerous for us. She will not fly in orbit like the X-37 for several months and wait for the command!
And why does the X-37 fly, what is the purpose of its flights, can they enlighten and show what it has on board ?!

[SeregaBoss]

The most democratic companions are at stake. An urgent need to allocate money to the Pentagon.

[Chingachguk]

When the United States puts out an advertisement for Marlboro cigarettes to the moon, below the packet, in small letters, it will already be written in Russian - the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation warns ....... SMOKING IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH!

[Lipchanin]

Quote: Chingachguk

When the United States puts out an advertisement for Marlboro cigarettes to the moon, below the packet, in small letters, it will already be written in Russian - the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation warns ....... SMOKING IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH!

Already have on Mars

[Chingachguk]

Greetings !!!

[Lipchanin]

Quote: Chingachguk

Greetings !!!

Hey Ya

[Pete mitchell]

MO

Quote: Chingachguk

RF WARNING ....... SMOKING IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH!

[Cottodraton]

The United States should recognize that the world is not their property, and others may also have their own interests, which will not always coincide with them.
The behavior of the "hegemon" is totalitarian fascism on a planetary scale.

[Lipchanin]

Quote: Cottodraton

The behavior of the "hegemon" is totalitarian fascism on a planetary scale.

Yes, and interplanetary. Trumpushka has already "privatized" the moon

[Doccor18]

Anti-satellite, electronic warfare and
anti-aircraft missile systems constitute a trio, the development of which in the present and future will determine the state’s readiness for high-tech conflicts.
Only crazy people can stop the development of such systems.

[APASUS]

A threat to the United States immediately declares any weapon appearing in Russia, but the answer is interesting, not the reaction to the appearance of weapons.
The American response usually consists in being proactive, regardless of treaties, international agreements and restrictions.

[Lipchanin]

Quote: APASUS

regardless of contracts, international agreements and restrictions.

On which they always put a bolt with a left-hand thread

[APASUS]

Quote: Lipchanin

On which they always put a bolt with a left-hand thread

Say, not always. Only since Gorbachev tried to lick the West

[venik]

"....The general accused Russia of non-compliance with space arms control and continued arms development as part of anti-satellite programs. ..... "
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Those. Is it GOOD to develop systems for the placement of weapons in space (naturally, to "combat the Russian threat"), but is it GOOD to develop systems to combat such weapons?
The Yankees have a funny logic - twisted "to an eversion"! That's really NARLES !!!

[Operator]

What does the Russian ground-based anti-satellite system and the planned deployment of American weapons in outer space have to do with it?

[knn54]

For the Yankes, EVERYTHING boils down to "Challenge our interests, economy and values."
Emphasize / leave what is needed. For rivalry is NOT PERMISSIBLE, it CONTRADES "democracy".

[g1washntwn]

Rogues demand to ban all means of self-defense ... they prevent them from robbing.

[sanik2020]

US space forces closely monitored the tests of the Russian rocket, and are fully prepared to deter aggression in space, as well as protect the interests of the United States and its allies in near-Earth space.

Is this a threat if they are fully prepared to repulse it? And then they will soon be afraid to go out before the wind.

[novel66]

I wonder how they will hold back our missile defense over our territory ???

[Lipchanin]

Quote: novel xnumx

I wonder how they will hold back our missile defense over our territory ???

How how. The Senate will take and ban.
And the prohibition sign will sign and at the same time introduce new sanctions
Roman

[novel66]

Serena! But how will this affect the combat readiness of missiles?

[Lipchanin]

Quote: novel xnumx

But how will this affect the combat readiness of missiles?

Not important. The main thing to ban and impose sanctions

[novel66]

our concern is their sanction !!!

[Lipchanin]

Quote: novel xnumx

our concern is their sanction !!!

"And Vaska listens and eats"
Let them rattle on

[novel66]

but they still have to do, they have already reported on the victory over the coronovirus

[Lipchanin]

I have repeatedly quoted M. Twain.

[JonnyT]

Judging by the hysteria, the American general said that the nudol tests were successful. Well flew!

[Lipchanin]

Quote: JonnyT

Well flew!

And most likely I got where I needed to

[Ros 56]

As long as the stripes sit flat on their ass and do not jerk, there is no threat to them. And if you are overexcited, then who did not hide, we are not to blame. Something like this.

[rotmistr60]

threats to the space systems of the United States and its allies are real, serious and growing ... the system is capable of destroying American satellites in low orbit.

Trump has already given the command to privatize the moon, and that's where you hide. Naturally, the Americans would like to be the most, the most, and in Earth's orbit and from there to threaten the "finger", but not all the cat is Shrovetide.

[Jack O'Neill]

- said the general, adding that this missile system is capable of destroying American satellites in low orbit

So they would confirm by deed, they would bring down some kind of satellite, which will soon be decommissioned.
And to put into orbit does not mean to bring down. So far, Americans and Chinese have been able to bring down satellites.

The general accused Russia of non-compliance with space arms control and continued arms development as part of anti-satellite programs.

Yes, here you can laugh for a long time, given the fact that the Americans are doing the same thing. Funny.)

[Old26]

Quote: JonnyT

Judging by the hysteria, the American general said that the nudol tests were successful. Well flew!

Yes, the tests are successful. Of the 8 trials, 7 were successful, including 3 with standard PU

[Peter is not the first]

We learn about the successes of testing our defense technologies and weapons only on the basis of the concerns of the "peaceful" power itself.
But by the way, while our "Nudol" has not reached the last Aegis in terms of interception height, 1000 km is less than 1500 km, so there is room for development. Especially that it is necessary to destroy satellites not only in low orbits, but also to reach high ones.

[Voyager]

By the way, the American statement states that the system we tested can destroy satellites that are in low Earth orbit - 160–2000 km above the planet’s surface.

[Old26]

Quote: Peter is not the first

We learn about the successes of testing our defense technologies and weapons only on the basis of the concerns of the "peaceful" power itself.
But by the way, while our "Nudol" has not reached the last Aegis in terms of interception height, 1000 km is less than 1500 km, so there is room for development. Especially that it is necessary to destroy satellites not only in low orbits, but also to reach high ones.

And we almost always learned about our successes and achievements in the military field especially during the times of the Union. Truth without our adversary's "concern". It is now customary to talk about concerns.
"Nudol" did not reach the latest "Standards" (not "Aegis"), not only in terms of reach, but also in terms of weight and dimensions.
No one in the world can reach high orbits