USA sends satellite protective shield into space. With a new satellite network, the United States would like to better protect itself against attacks on critical infrastructure.
The launch of the prototype coincided with the day US intelligence reports on an alleged new nuclear anti-satellite weapon from Russia. However, there is no direct connection between the two events. The intelligence information sparked speculation about whether Russia wants to station a nuclear weapon in space. Experts believe it is more likely that the reports relate to the development of a nuclear-powered jamming satellite.