Russia Flight Tests Anti-Satellite Missile

Russia carried out the first successful flight test of a new anti-satellite missile this month, marking a new phase in the global militarization of space.

The flight test of Russia’s direct ascent anti-satellite missile, known as Nudol, took place Nov. 18, according to defense officials familiar with reports of the test.

It was the first successful test in three attempts, said officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.

With the successful anti-satellite missile test, Russia has joined China in arming its forces with strategic space warfare weapons.

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