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

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

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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.

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What did General John Raymond confirm regarding the U.S. Space Force?

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What is the size comparison of the Usk H11 satellite?

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What was the purpose of the Russian Soyuz rocket launched in November?

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What did satellite watcher Michael Thompson tweet about the Russian orbit?

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How do the two satellites observe KH11?

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