China News Agency, Moscow, November 16 (Zhang Meng Tianbing) Russian Defense Minister Shoigu confirmed on the 16th that the Russian military successfully conducted an anti-satellite test on the 15th.
Shoigu emphasized that the satellite debris generated in this test will not pose a threat to human space activities.
The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement on the 16th that Russia successfully conducted an anti-satellite test on the 15th, "hit the abandoned Russian spacecraft'Selina-D' that has been in orbit since 1982." The statement emphasized that the debris from the test will not pose a threat to the International Space Station and satellites.
In response to the Russian test, US Secretary of State Blincoln stated that the anti-satellite test runs counter to Moscow's position that it does not allow the deployment of weapons in outer space.
According to information released by the US State Department, the Russian anti-satellite test used a ground-based helicopter anti-satellite missile. The test produced more than 1,500 trackable orbital debris and hundreds of thousands of smaller orbital debris.
The US called Russia's anti-satellite test "dangerous and irresponsible" and accused the test-made space "debris cloud" of threatening the safety of the International Space Station and the astronauts on duty. The astronauts of the International Space Station had to take emergency safety measures.
US Department of Defense spokesman Kirby said on the 15th that the Russian side did not notify the US military in advance of the test.
"The anti-satellite weapons that Russia is developing may pose a threat to the United States and other space powers."
In response, the Russian Federal Space Agency stated that the astronauts of the International Space Station were disposed of in accordance with standard procedures and the space station was in a safe area.
The astronauts are currently performing routine operations in accordance with the original flight plan.
The Russian Defense Ministry responded that the United States is very clear that the debris generated by this test will not pose a threat to orbital stations, spacecraft and space activities.
Satellite debris has been included in the main catalog of Russia's outer space monitoring system, and will continue to be tracked before the satellite ceases to exist.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the United States did not sign a treaty prohibiting the deployment of weapons in space, but tried to accuse Russia of creating a dangerous situation in space orbit.
The United States established the Space Command in 2019 and adopted a new space strategy. One of its main goals is to "create a comprehensive military advantage in space."
"The Pentagon is actively developing various types of attack and combat equipment, including the latest modification of the X-37B orbital test vehicle. The US behavior is not only assessed as a threat, but also runs counter to its established goal of peaceful use of outer space."
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated on the 16th that accusing Russia of a threat to the peaceful use of outer space is a hypocritical move.
"We prefer the United States to sit at the negotiating table and discuss the agreement proposed by Russia and China to prevent an arms race in space, rather than just making baseless accusations. We are more aware of specific arguments than excuses. Interest." Lavrov said.
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