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  "description": "Gen. Whiting cited unconfirmed intelligence reports on Russia’s capabilities.",
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    "developing a nuclear weapon in space",
    "made the remarks",
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    "since at least February 2024",
    "sent a direct-ascent ASAT missile",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, April 21, 2026 — The head of U.S. Space Command said the U.S. is \"very concerned\" that Russia may be developing a nuclear weapon in space to target satellites, citing unconfirmed reports from the intelligence community.\n\nGen. **Stephen N. Whiting** , the commander of U.S. Space Command, made the remarks during an appearance on The General & The Journalist, a weekly podcast by The Times.\n\n\"Russia remains a very historic and sophisticated space power. Yes, they have been hurt by economic sanctions, but they continue to invest in counter-space weapons, with the most concerning reports being that they are potentially thinking about placing on orbit a nuclear ASAT weapon,\" he said.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n                            Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n                        \n\nA nuclear anti-satellite or ASAT weapon detonation in low-earth orbit could cripple satellite communications and GPS systems, disrupting everything from air travel to everyday cellular service. U.S. officials have raised concerns about such a weapon since at least February 2024.\n\n“I won’t speak about our intelligence sources and methods, but obviously it’s a report that we’re very concerned about,\" Gen. Whiting added.\n\nIn November 2021, Russia sent a direct-ascent ASAT missile into low-Earth orbit which hit a Russian satellite and created over 1,500 pieces of orbital debris. U.S. Space Command said the debris could remain a hazard for years, if not decades. Russia has continued to test lasers and other counterspace weapons since then.",
  "title": "U.S. Space Command Leader Concerned Russia Developing a Nuclear Anti-Satellite Weapon",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T21:52:55.418Z"
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