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US agency warns Russian nuclear satellite could endanger thousands of spacecraft
Original: Defense Intelligence Agency says Russian nuclear satellite program could threaten thousands of spacecraft
The US Defense Intelligence Agency has warned that Russia's developing nuclear anti-satellite program could threaten thousands of spacecraft in orbit. The assessment highlights fears that a nuclear detonation in space would cause widespread damage to commercial, military and civilian satellites, disrupting communications and navigation systems worldwide.
Why now: Concerns over Russian space-based nuclear weapons are resurfacing amid rising US-Russia tensions and growing reliance on satellite infrastructure.
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- Defense Intelligence Agency says Russian nuclear satellite program could threaten thousands of spacecraft · Defence Industry Europe
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