A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-09-16 15:57 UTC+10:00
Section: World / North America
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Asia, Europe, Military & Defence, Ukraine/Russia, China, Space, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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The US acknowledgement that the Pentagon is operating weapons in Earth’s orbit is a milestone in the militarisation of space, and comes at a time when American officials say they are encountering ever more aggressive orbital activities from China and Russia.
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