The Russian Defense Ministry announced the plans to create 10 laser-optical and radio systems of the new generation of space monitoring system (SKPP) in the near future. This was reported by RIA "Novosti" with reference to the press release of the Ministry.

      "This year, construction work on the creation of new radio systems SKPP is held in Moscow, Kaliningrad region, Altai and Primorsky regions", - said in a statement.

      It is noted that this will help to expand the range of controlled orbits and reduce the minimum size of space objects detected by 2-3 times.