🇷🇺 has launched a likely space weapon and deployed it in the same orbit as a 🇺🇸 government satellite, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, May 22, 2024. « 🇷🇺 launched a satellite into Low Earth Orbit that we assess is likely a counter-space weapon « presumably » capable of attacking other satellites in LEO » ( Pat Ryder ) #usa #space #weapons #threats [ https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/3783786/pentagon-press-secretary-air-force-maj-gen-pat-ryder-holds-a-press-briefing/ ]