Id: 72

Published: 07/29/2025

Description:

Cosmos 2553, initially launched in February 2022, began showing instability signs as early as November 2024. It has since undergone significant tumbling and has likely become non-operational. It is currently estimated to be completing a rotation every 4.51 seconds. More recent analyses suggest a possible slowdown or reorientation. Amid rumors of advanced weaponry testing linked to geopolitical events, multiple monitoring sources have collaborated to assess its status with some indications of recent stabilization.