US accuses Russia of launching space weapon into orbit

The United States has accused Russia of deploying a space weapon into low-Earth orbit, sparking international concern over the militarization of space. "Russia launched a satellite into low Earth orbit that we assess is likely a counter space weapon, presumably capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit," Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said. He added that the weapon was launched into the "same orbit" as a U.S. government satellite. Russian officials, however, dismissed the assertion. The Kremlin emphasized that Russia's actions in space conformed to international law, and Russia has repeatedly proposed a ban on space weapons, but the U.S. has reportedly dismissed these suggestions. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Russia #US #spaceweapon