The United States has, for the first time, publicly confirmed that it has deployed a weapon in Earth’s orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the “on orbit” system is intended to protect US forces
U.S. Space Command chief Gen. Stephen Whiting says the United States needs “credible, acknowledged” offensive capabilities to damage or destroy enemy space assets in order to deter attacks and survive
The Outer Space Treaty, formally titled the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, is the fou