Why Russia May Be Developing Nuclear Weapons to Use in Space
New intelligence suggesting Russia wants to put a nuclear weapon in space has raised questions about the Kremlin’s intentions. WSJ looks at the history of orbital detonation and what we know about Moscow’s capabilities. Photo illustration: Nayon Cho/WSJ
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