This is the first public acknowledgment that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit.
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US military confirms it launched space weapons into Earth’s orbit
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WorldPingThe US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
The rare announcement from Washington is expected to raise alarm among allies and adversaries alike, experts say.
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U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday that the U.S. has "on-orbit space control weapons," as he outlined a broader push to modernize the Air Force.
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WorldPingReaching orbit would mark a significant milestone.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Ars Technica
Elon Musk's company will also attempt to deploy the first V3 Starlink satellites into its orbital internet constellation.
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WorldPingThe United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for onl…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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