Recent reports by ABC and Politico have raised concerns over Russia's intentions in space, citing sources that Russia is actively pursuing the development and deployment of nuclear weapons in space. These developments are aimed at enhancing Russia's anti-satellite (ASAT) capabilities. The intelligence, discussed on Capitol Hill, suggests a significant national security threat, with Russia's potential to disrupt satellite operations. The move has sparked debate over the need for increased funding for space defense initiatives, including a suggestion of $60 billion for the Space Force to counteract the threat.
One person familiar with the matter said the intelligence is related to Moscow’s weaponization of its orbital systems. - Politico https://t.co/ZXTNd4S834
Russia already has the capability to take down satellites which is what they claim this serious threat is. The report is meant to scare the public into supporting more $ for the Ukraine war. Lastly, the US should send nukes to space to terraform a planet. Would be epic. https://t.co/XTm1vBCLjh
Two sources familiar with deliberations on Capitol Hill said the intelligence has to do with the Russians wanting to put a nuclear weapon into space. https://t.co/AgLix4rkL0
We should let Russia nuke space so it can all be over quickly.
BREAKING: ABC REPORTS THAT RUSSIA IS GOING TO PUT NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN SPACE TO SHOOT DOWN SATELLITES WOW, SO, WE SHOULD GIVE THE THE $60 BILLION TO SPACE FORCE! https://t.co/BDtDenbMgE
ABC is now reporting that the national security threat is that Russia is actively pursuing the development and fielding of an on-orbit nuclear anti-satellite (ASAT) system. https://t.co/XI2i5IgKmK
nukes in space https://t.co/K515taEx6t
BREAKING: Two sources familiar with deliberations on Capitol Hill said the intelligence has to do with Russia wanting to put a nuclear weapon into space - ABC https://t.co/qy3qrqSvmL https://t.co/o9vxb1OzVI
If the Russians have put nukes in space that's a problem.