Posted 2/15/2024, 10:04:29 AM
Russia Developing Space Weapon to Target Satellites, U.S. Officials Warn of Serious Threat
- U.S. officials say Russia developing new space-based weapon to target satellites, posing "serious national security threat"
- Weapon reportedly involves using nuclear technology to take out satellites
- Raises concerns about impacts on civilian and military communications if satellites destroyed
- U.S. currently unable to defend satellites against such a weapon
- Bipartisan concern expressed by Congressional intelligence committee leaders, but call for calm response