Russia Developing Space-Based Nuclear Weapon, US Sources Say

Russia Developing Space-Based Nuclear Weapon, US Sources Say

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FEB 2024

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story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

While this weapon is not yet operational, it is a serious potential threat facing the US. Satellites are a critical component of America's civilian communications and navigation networks, as well as its military and intelligence-collecting capabilities. This danger has to be addressed.

Pro-Russia narrative

This is yet another example of US officials using malicious tactics to hype up a threat so as to get exorbitant spending packages approved, in this case, to approve a further $60B of weapons for Ukraine. Moscow is no stranger to the games that Washington plays.

Metaculus Prediction

Establishment split

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