Debris from Russian anti-satellite test threatens all nations

Russia has blown up one of its own satellites, sending thousands of pieces of debris into space. The seven astronauts on the International Space Station were forced to take shelter in a transport capsule. ’Thanks for a crazy but well-coordinated day, we really appreciated all the situational awareness you gave us’, Nasa astronaut Mark Vande Hei told Nasa headquarters. ‘Russia’s dangerous and irresponsible behaviour jeopardises the long-term sustainability of outer space’, said US state department spokesman Ned Price. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous’ behaviour after anti-satellite weapons test ► Nasa bumps moon landing back to 2025 at the earliest ► The Guardian publishes independent jou
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