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U.S. Disquieted As Russia Eyes Arms in Space.

Authors :
SANGER, DAVID E.
BARNES, JULIAN E.
Schmitt, Eric
Source :
New York Times. 2/19/2024, Vol. 173 Issue 60069, pA1-A9. 2p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article reports on the action taken by U.S. intelligence officers after Russia conducted a series of secret military satellite launches around the time of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It informs about the discovery by spy agencies of Russia's work on a space-based nuclear weapon that could threaten satellites used for Internet communications and disconnect global communication systems. It discusses the nuclear capability of Russia that could be a threat to U.S. national security.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
173
Issue :
60069
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
175509391