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U.S. Intelligence Suggests Russian Development of Nuclear Weapons for Space Use
Recent intelligence indicates that Russia may be developing nuclear weapons for potential use in space, raising concerns about the violation of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty and the potential damage to satellites, reminiscent of the effects observed during the high-altitude nuclear test, Starfish Prime, in 1962. The U.S. has acknowledged Russian pursuits in anti-satellite capabilities,…