An investigation published Space reviewa site dedicated to articles and analysis of spatial themes has shown that Russia developed a new anti-satellite weapons able disable permanently satellites in orbit. The article published by the machine also provides images of the new design as part of the radar complex of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Kalina: Russian anti-satellite weapons

New anti-satellite weapons in the military complex crowndesigned to monitor and monitor satellites and radars, and which is located in Karachay-Cherkess Republic, near the Black Sea. in the vicinity near crown — Academy of Sciences for Special Astrophysical Observations, where BTA and RATAN-600 satellites are located.

Located on the mountain, crown allows the Russian Ministry of Defense to more easily observe satellites in orbit. New anti-satellite weapons Russia will be able to permanently disable its goals. The weapon named viburnum (the Russian name for the Rose-de-Gelders plant), is equipment used for so-called “electronic warfare”, in which systems constantly blind satellites, preventing them from carrying out their reconnaissance work. Documents confirming the existence viburnum were discovered during auctions and other publicly available documents.

Russia already has such weapons capable of temporarily blinding satellites. Anti-satellite systems are useful in preventing spying on other countries in foreign territories. In conditions of high tension after Russia’s war in Ukraine viburnum this should help the Russian government influence intelligence from other countries, such as troop movements and weapons depots. In the images below, you can see that a new dome has been added to one of the buildings. On the image without snow, it is still under construction.

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Elon Musk accuses Russia of attacks on Starlink satellites

Elon Musk accused the Russian government of cyber attacks vs satellite system starlink. With the beginning of the war between Russia and Ukraine on February 24 musk redirected its services to the occupied country, preventing government agencies and the population from being left without an Internet connection. Russian cyberattacks will be a response to this support.

Satellite network positioning starlink for Ukraine there was a request from american government SpaceX. It is estimated that at least 5,000 terminals from starlink to the occupied country. “THEN starlink resisting Russian cyber warfare of interference and infiltration attempts so far, but they (Russian hackers) are ramping up their efforts,” he said. Elon Musk to your social media account.

Russia is accused of several cyber attacks companies and governments even before the war in Ukraine, including satellites from KA-SAToperated by an internet company Viasat – which operates in several European countries. However, these attacks increased before and after the country invaded a neighboring country. Also, before the invasion, government websites of Ukraine became the objects of DDoS attacks. It is assumed that Sandworm hacker group join the ranks of the Russian Armed Forces.

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