Russia Tests Anti-Satellite Missile the U.S. Space Force Calls Disturbing

On April 15 the Russian military tested its PL-19 Nudol, a direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile, which could be capable of destroying Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. The system was designed to protect Moscow and other Russian cities from a missile attack, but also has the capability to become a satellite killer that can shoot down other satellites.