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German commander warns Russia may take nuclear threat into space
Germany’s top military space commander warns Russia may be developing technology to place nuclear warheads in space, which could cripple satellite services and render parts of orbit unusable for decades. Germany is enhancing its space defense strategy, including acquiring jammers, lasers, inspection satellites, and a sovereign military satellite communications system.
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