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The article discusses the potential for an arms race in space, highlighting historical events such as the Starfish Prime nuclear test in 1962 and recent developments involving rumors of Russian space nuclear weapons. It explores the risks associated with nuclear weapons in space and the development of various space military technologies by different countries. The article also delves into the need for new space rules and diplomatic efforts to reduce space threats and promote transparency among space agencies and militaries to avoid conflict in space. [Extracted from the article]

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