WorldUS says Russia is building a nuclear weapon for space—but how could a warhead inside a satellite be proved?

U.S. officials fear the Russian military may be considering a nuclear strike against orbital satellite constellations that help Ukraine’s army. They also suspect spacecraft are being launched to test components for a future “nuclear mine.” The article recalls that American nuclear explosions in space during the 1960s disrupted power on Earth, while a similar blast today could cripple navigation, communications and weather forecasting. Physicist Areg Danagoulian is investigating how credible the threat is and whether weapons have ever been placed in orbit.

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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-07-15 21:00Original