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Russian satellite at centre of nuclear weapons allegations is spinning out of control, analysts say

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Russian satellite in space has appeared to be spinning uncontrollably, suggesting it may no longer be functioning.

US officials believe it is connected to a nuclear anti-satellite weapons program.

The Cosmos 2553 satellite was launched by Russia weeks before invading Ukraine in 2022 .

Russia has denied it is developing such a weapon and says it is for research purposes.

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