Russian spacecraft shadowing U.S. spy satellite: U.S. Space Force commander

The transcript discusses the proximity of a Russian satellite to a U.S. satellite, confirmed by U.S. Space Force General John Raymond. The Usk H11 satellite, similar in size to a bus, has powerful spying sensors. In November, Russia launched a Soyuz rocket with a payload that separated into two satellites. The larger satellite acted as a carrier for the smaller one. Satellite watcher Michael Thompson noted the clever design of the Russian orbit, allowing observation of the KH11 satellite from different angles during day and night.

What is the reported capability of the KH11 satellite?

• It is invisible to radar.

• It can travel at the speed of light.

• It has sensors as powerful as the Hubble Space Telescope.

• It can communicate with extraterrestrial life.

What was the purpose of the Soyuz rocket launched by Russia?

• To test a new propulsion system.

• To carry a payload that separated into two satellites.

• To deploy a new space station module.

• To deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

What did General Raymond believe about the larger satellite?

• It was a decoy for the smaller satellite.

• It was a communication satellite.

• It acted as a carrier for the smaller satellite.

• It was designed to self-destruct.

Who first reported the cleverly designed orbit of the Russian satellites?

• General John Raymond

• NASA

• Michael Thompson

• TIME Magazine

What is the strategic advantage of the Russian satellites' orbit?

• They can observe the KH11 satellite from one side during the day and the other at night.

• They can avoid detection by ground-based telescopes.

• They can communicate with each other in real-time.

• They can change their orbit dynamically.