Russian satellites trailing US spy satellite in orbit, Space Force says

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A  U.S. spy satellite is being shadowed by Russian satellites, according to the commander of the U.S. Space Force.

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Gen. John “Jay” Raymond said, since last year, two Russian satellites have been demonstrating “unusual and distributing behavior” while following a multibillion-dollar U.S. spy satellite in orbit. The situation, he warned, creates a potentially dangerous scenario between Cold War foes.

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“Russia is developing on-orbit capabilities that seek to exploit U.S. reliance on space-based systems. Last November, the Russian government launched a satellite that subsequently released a second satellite,” Raymond said in a statement.

The Air Force and Space Force operate a constellation of satellites in space, including more than a dozen GPS satellites.

The U.S. Space Force was created by President Trump in December and is the first new military service since 1947.

The Pentagon proposed a $15 billion boost Monday in is fiscal 2021 budget for the Space Force.

Meanwhile, a rocket launched by Iran’s space program failed Sunday for a second consecutive year.

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned that Iran uses satellite launches to develop ballistic missiles.

China has also boosted efforts to advance its space program.

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Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson contributed to this report.

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