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US Space Command says Russia has moved from testing to fielding co-orbital anti-satellite weapons (Nivelir), deploying nesting-like satellites that could reach U.S. spy satellites in low‑Earth orbit, signaling a new phase in space warfare and prompting heightened vigilance to protect critical assets.
Astronomers have discovered that there may be hundreds of hidden asteroids orbiting Venus, known as co-orbital asteroids, which are difficult to observe due to their proximity to the Sun. Simulations suggest these objects could significantly expand our understanding of Venus's environment and the dynamics of the inner solar system, although their chaotic orbits pose challenges for observation and long-term tracking.
Recent simulations reveal that Venus hosts about 20 large, hidden co-orbital asteroids that could potentially pose a threat to Earth in the distant future, highlighting the need for improved detection methods and ongoing planetary defense efforts.
A hidden swarm of potentially hazardous co-orbital asteroids around Venus could pose an 'invisible threat' to Earth in the future, but there is no immediate danger. New simulations suggest some of these space rocks, larger than 140 meters, might threaten Earth over millennia, emphasizing the need for better detection methods. However, current knowledge is limited, and sensationalist media reports should be viewed with caution.