Russia has confirmed on Wednesday that it knew about U.S. intelligence efforts to use commercial satellite operators such as SpaceX, warning that such moves caused their satellites to become legitimate targets.
According to an announcement this month, SpaceX is building a network including hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency, demonstrating stronger ties between Elon Musk’s space company and national security agencies.
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova while speaking to reporters said that they are aware of Washington’s efforts to attract the private sector to serve its military space ambitions, adding that such systems become a legitimate target for retaliation.
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