China silent, South Korea ‘concerned’ over particles developed by Russia’s anti-satellite missile test – SpaceNews
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s international ministry expressed problem around the “numerous items of debris” made in minimal Earth orbit when Russia ruined a Soviet-era satellite with a missile strike previously this week but stopped quick of criticizing Russia.
In a Nov. 17 text information sent to reporters, the ministry explained “we are involved about the anti-satellite weapon test that took position Nov. 15 and in distinct various pieces of particles produced in house as a outcome of the take a look at.” The ministry urged “all nations to act responsibly in place to be certain tranquil and sustainable use of room, and function alongside one another to progress similar international policies.”
The information was void of the identify of Russia, let alone criticism in opposition to it — a stark distinction to the express and pointed criticism which the United States and the United Kingdom expressed from Russia.
U.S. Point out Department spokesman Ned Value blasted “Russia’s harmful and irresponsible behavior” whilst Britain’s defense minister, Ben Wallace, explained it shown Russia’s “complete disregard for the stability, security and sustainability of area.”
In the meantime, China has nonetheless to make an formal assertion on the situation. Questioned to comment on the subject throughout a Nov. 16 push meeting, China’s overseas ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian stated, “We pointed out appropriate stories and that Russia has however to react. I feel it is also early to make any comment.”
In 2007, China drew condemnation from the United States and allied nations when it demonstrated its skill to acquire out satellites by destroying its own defunct satellite, Fengyun-1C, with an anti-satellite missile.
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s international ministry expressed problem around the “numerous items of debris” made in minimal Earth orbit when Russia ruined a Soviet-era satellite with a missile strike previously this week but stopped quick of criticizing Russia.
In a Nov. 17 text information sent to reporters, the ministry explained “we are involved about the anti-satellite weapon test that took position Nov. 15 and in distinct various pieces of particles produced in house as a outcome of the take a look at.” The ministry urged “all nations to act responsibly in place to be certain tranquil and sustainable use of room, and function alongside one another to progress similar international policies.”
The information was void of the identify of Russia, let alone criticism in opposition to it — a stark distinction to the express and pointed criticism which the United States and the United Kingdom expressed from Russia.
U.S. Point out Department spokesman Ned Value blasted “Russia’s harmful and irresponsible behavior” whilst Britain’s defense minister, Ben Wallace, explained it shown Russia’s “complete disregard for the stability, security and sustainability of area.”
In the meantime, China has nonetheless to make an formal assertion on the situation. Questioned to comment on the subject throughout a Nov. 16 push meeting, China’s overseas ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian stated, “We pointed out appropriate stories and that Russia has however to react. I feel it is also early to make any comment.”
In 2007, China drew condemnation from the United States and allied nations when it demonstrated its skill to acquire out satellites by destroying its own defunct satellite, Fengyun-1C, with an anti-satellite missile.