Russian satellite at centre of nuclear weapons allegations is spinning out of control, analysts say

A secretive Russian satellite, Cosmos 2553, which has reportedly linked to nuclear anti-satellite weapons, is spinning uncontrollably, prompting US officials to suggest it may no longer be operational as part of Russia's space efforts. The satellite, launched in 2022 before the invasion of Ukraine, has exhibited erratic spin movements detected by space tracking services, with LeoLabs and Slingshot Aerospace sharing data with Reuters. While Russia denies developing such weapons and claims its purpose was radiation testing, concerns persist that it may be targeting US satellites or ground forces, exacerbating tensions in space-related security dynamics.