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What weapon could the US have put into space?

What weapon could the US have put into space?
BBC Science Tuesday 15 September 2026, 14:23 UTC 1 min read
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The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.

The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.
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