Debris controversy: Fear of Russia-US war in space

Russia destroys its own satellite

Russia breaks up 1,500 pieces of satellite that could collide with a space station or other satellite

WASHINGTON: War-like conditions are now emerging in space as well. Russia recently tested an anti-satellite missile that angered the United States. Russia destroyed one of its own satellites by this test. Whose debris had spread into space. Which has become a threat to other satellites.

The United States has called it a "dangerous and irresponsible missile test." The United States has said the test put the lives of astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) at risk. It is noteworthy that Russia targeted one of its own satellites. The wreckage of which had spread its debris into space.

This forced the ISS operatives to hide in their capsules. Russia test-fired an anti-satellite missile on November 16, according to US State Department spokesman Ned Price. Which destroyed one of its own satellites.

So much so that more than 1500 pieces of it have been scattered in space which could prove dangerous for other satellites and astronauts. And it could hurt all countries. Currently, more than 27,000 pieces of satellite debris are floating in space. Which could collide with another satellite or space station at any time. NASA has also said that it is monitoring these pieces of the satellite.