Russia is working on a 'space weapon' and new information is revealed about its development.

According to sources familiar with US intelligence, Russia has allegedly been developing a new space weapon with the capability to destroy satellites. The weapon is said to use massive energy waves to disrupt other spacecraft, potentially targeting those used for internet and mobile phone access by Russia's enemies. This information has been reported by CNN, amidst recent reports from UK officials and Nato allies about Russia's progress on a space-based nuclear munition.

Republican Mike Turner of Ohio, a member of the US Congress, released a statement on Wednesday that the House Intelligence Committee had received information about a serious national security threat. Later on Friday, President Joe Biden confirmed that Turner was referring to Russia's advancements in anti-satellite capabilities. However, Biden assured that there is no nuclear threat to the US or any other country from these developments, emphasizing that the focus is on damaging satellites.

The alleged weapon, known as a nuclear EMP by military experts, is believed to work by emitting electromagnetic pulses to disrupt technological information transfers on Earth's surface. Sources have revealed that this could potentially affect SpaceX's Starlink satellite, which has been utilized by Ukrainian ground forces in their conflict against Russia. The timing of these developments is particularly concerning, as Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently being accused of the murder of political opponent Alexei Navalny.

There is uncertainty surrounding the full extent of the weapon's capabilities, including its potential impact on nuclear command and control satellites, which orbit at a greater distance from Earth. The intelligence community is hesitant to publicly discuss the matter due to the sensitive nature of the information and its source, as well as the limited understanding of the technology's advancement.

If this weapon were to be used, it would be a violation of the Outer Space Treaty, an agreement signed by 130 countries, including Russia, which prohibits the deployment of weapons of mass destruction in outer space. This news has sparked concern and raised questions about the future of space warfare and the potential consequences of violating international agreements.

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