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Russia<\/a> Today<\/a>
\nTuesday, January 26, 2010<\/p>\n

Leading Russian spacecraft producer Energia has presented a concept of a universal military satellite with offensive capabilities.<\/p>\n

The 20-ton orbiter with a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years would be powered by a 150 to 500 kilowatt nuclear reactor and will be able to \u201cmonitor territories and airspace, provide informational superiority\u00a0\u2013 including in armed conflicts \u2013 and perform target designation and traffic control. It will also be offensive-capable,\u201d said Energia head Vitaly Lopota, as cited by ITAR-TASS news agency.<\/p>\n

He did not specify what offensive capabilities the satellite would have; whether it will be able to target other spacecraft, ground targets, or both.<\/p>\n

The concept goes against Russia<\/a>\u2019s voiced intention<\/a> to keep space an arms-free zone. However, with several nations believed to be actively pursuing<\/a> space-based or anti-satellite weapons, Energia\u2019s design may find support<\/a> among the country\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

Full story here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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