Russian military space forces are testing a maneuvering satellite inspecting outer space

The first maneuvering satellite was tested in Russia, the functionality of which includes the possibility of approaching other space objects in order to study their destination.

In the course of the tests, software, communications, transmitting signals both on the ground and in orbit, were tested, and various variants of ballistic calculations were tested. Specialists of the Military Space Forces confirmed their abilities for undocking, remote control, as well as for collecting, organizing and transmitting the data to the ground.

The undock process was from the Cosmos 2519 platform, which was launched in June of this year. The satellite began its autonomous flight, changed the orbit, then returned to the place of undocking and inspected the platform. Such functionality expands the scope of the use of satellites and turns them into peculiar inspectors of outer space.

The main task of such objects is the implementation of reconnaissance measures, which determine the goals of other space objects in orbit.

Naturally, we are talking primarily about the satellites of other countries that pose a potential threat to Russia. If necessary, the device can also implement the functionality of a fighter - launch missiles to defeat the enemy. The likelihood that such an opportunity will be used in practice is extremely small, since this will mean that an open armed confrontation will begin between the countries-owners of space systems.

The very fact of the presence of such satellites in orbits can play a crucial role in deterring a potential enemy. Firstly, the device will always be able to distinguish a dangerous object from a safe one, and secondly, it can be easily adjusted to defeat an unwanted device. Maneuvering satellites are being developed and tested not only in Russia. Specialists from the United States and China have also made significant progress in this direction.