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Russia to Launch 100 Military Satellites in Next Decade

Jorge Benitez | February 22, 2012
Head of Russian Space Agency Roscosmos Vladimir Popovkin

From RIA Novosti:  Russia is planning to launch at least 100 military satellites in the next 10 years to boost its reconnaissance and missile detection capabilities, head of Russian Space Agency Roscosmos Vladimir Popovkin said on Wednesday. . . .

“This will also enable us to detect the launches and track not only ballistic, but also cruise missiles, theater and tactical missiles,” Popovkin said.  . . .

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the deployment of high-precision weaponry will be part of Russia’s response to the U.S.-based European missile shield.   (photo: Artiom Zhitanev/RIA Novosti)

 

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 (Graphics: Deutsche Welle and Reuters)