“At the same time, we have serious concerns about the American satellite constellation,” Belousova quoted RIA Novosti as saying.
He noted that the satellite constellation of the United States “totals more than a thousand units, that is, in its quantity it is comparable with the space constellation of satellites of all other states”
Moreover, according to him, the purpose of these satellites is unknown, "since for some reason they are all registered as meteorological or telecommunication."
He also said that “as far back as 60-70 of the last century, the United States carried out a number of programs to create“ killer satellites, ”and emphasized that“ it is important to remember this in a situation where statements from the United States and its allies are constantly being heard that satellites can be used as weapons. ”
In August, U.S. leader Donald Trump, during a ceremony marking the launch of the United States Space Command, called space the next area of war.