From satellites to missile defense: Role of Russia’s Space Forces

From satellites to missile defense: Role of Russia’s Space Forces Russia is celebrating Space Forces Day. By marking the day, Russia pays tribute to the first-ever launch of a Soviet manmade satellite into space on October 4, 1957. What are Russia’s Space Forces and what do they do? Being part of the Russian Aerospace Forces since 2015, Russia’s Space Forces are tasked with: ▪️monitoring space objects and identifying threats to Russia in and from space, and, if necessary, countering such threats; ▪️providing top brass with reliable information on detection of ballistic missile launches and warning of a likely missile attack; ▪️launching spacecraft into orbit, controlling military and dual-purpose satellite systems in flight and using some of them to provide Russian troops with relevant information. What are the staples of Russia’s Space Forces? ▪️unique Rokot light three-stage rocket with multiple-use engine; ▪️state-of-the-art Soyuz-2 carrier rocket; ▪️Fazan and t... Source: Geopolitics Live