Russian Development of Anti-Satellite Nuclear Device

Russia is developing an indiscriminate anti-satellite nuclear device that poses a threat to satellites worldwide. The Biden administration and Pentagon are concerned about this program, which could render low-Earth orbit unusable for up to a year due to radiation from a nuclear detonation.

Russian Anti-Satellite Nuclear Device Development

Russia is developing an indiscriminate anti-satellite nuclear device that poses a threat to all satellites operated by countries and companies worldwide, according to a senior Defense Department official.