U.S. Officials Express Concern Over National Security Threat
The weapon could take out satellites that serve as a crucial backbone for U.S. civilian communications, navigation, military operations and intelligence gathering.
Russia is developing a space-based nuclear weapon intended to target U.S. satellites. The weapon is reported not operational at this time. However, Moscow’s pursuit of an advanced weapon that could jeopardize America’s vital satellite network has raised concern among U.S. officials. House Rep. Mike Turner addressed concerns Wednesday calling on the White House to declassify information about an unnamed “serious…
