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Pentagon says Russia ‘likely’ launched ‘counter space’ satellite

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​[[{“value”:”Washington DC (UPI) May 22, 2024

Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said Russia “likely” has launched a “counter space weapon” capable of threatening U.S. government satellites.
Responding to a question from ABC News, Ryder said that Russia launched the satellite on May 16, adding it was deployed “into the same orbit as a U.S. government satellite.”
“Assessments further indicate characteristics resembling pr”}]]