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According to Sputnik, the Russian Space Forces launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome to place a military satellite into orbit.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Russia views the development of military space capabilities as a crucial part of its security and combat strategy. Russia uses these military satellites for a variety of functions such as imaging, intelligence gathering, and protecting space systems. In the broader context, major powers like the United States, Russia, and China are competing for dominance in space, presenting increasing challenges to global security and stability in space.
