Experts are sounding the alarm.
By: Rose Dixon for the Farmingdale Observer
The space community watches with concern as Cosmos 2553, a Russian satellite allegedly capable of guiding nuclear weapons, appears to have lost stability in orbit. American experts have raised alarms about this spacecraft, which was launched shortly before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Russian satellite’s erratic behavior raises international concerns Cosmos 2553 has exhibited concerning signs of instability according to multiple tracking organizations. LeoLabs, a spatial tracking company, has reported that the satellite has experienced episodes of uncontrolled rotation. Their radar data, combined with optical observations from Slingshot Aerospace, provides strong evidence that the spacecraft is tumbling in orbit. “With great confidence” LeoLabs suggested in December 2024 that the satellite was tipping over, based on additional radar data and imagery.
