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New details emerge of Russia’s potential nuclear space weapon

Theresa Hitchens
22 May 2024
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US fears Russia could use nuclear weapons in its space program to target satellites.

Summary

  1. The US claims Russia has been pursuing this type of nuclear capability for years.
  2. Russia vetoed a UN resolution reaffirming the Outer Space Treaty's ban on space WMDs.
  3. Moscow claims its aims are purely scientific. 
READ: New details emerge of Russia’s potential nuclear space weapon

References

  • Media Check: Breaking Defense - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
  • Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC. 
 

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