Russian satellites work out "attack and protection" tactics in low orbit (video)

About it reports CNN. According to the US Department of Defense, Russian satellites worked "attack and protection tactics" and included coordinated movements in low Earth orbit (about 800 km above the Earth's surface), which allows to simulate the environment and isolation of another spacecraft. A representative of the US defense department noted that such actions can be aimed at developing the tactics of suppressing the satellite group of the enemy.

"Several Russian satellites have jointly surrounded and isolated another satellite, which was in a low Earth orbit, demonstrating how they can attack hostile spacecraft in the event of a conflict in the future," the Pentagon representative explained. Commenting on the events, Bulgarian Military Viewers referred to Astronomer Jonathan McDauel's astronomer and Orbital Focus resource.

According to the information published, the Space 2583 apparatus has recently adjusted its trajectory, which may testify to the inspection of the motor installation. This adjustment coincided with the rapprochement between "Space 2581 and 2582", which confirms the coordinated nature of their actions. Experts suggest that the devices are equipped with small engines for accurate maneuvering, and their amount of load may include optical or electronic intelligence systems.

Possible scenarios of using such a group include: Defense Analystrician Colonel of the US Air Force, retired Cedric Leiton, explained that working out tactics of attack and defense in space pursues several goals. According to him, it is about "establishing domination in the orbital region". "It is about establishing domination in the orbital region.

If you can neutralize the enemy's satellites - communication, intelligence or navigation - you will violate its ability to coordinate actions on Earth," Lleith said. In this way, satellites, in his opinion, become the basis of modern war, passing in real time data about everything - from the movement of troops to the guidance of missiles on the target.