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A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?
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The US admission that the Pentagon has weapons in orbit is a milestone in the militarisation of space. What comes next could tip the global strategic balance and set off a dangerous new arms race.
- The US admission that the Pentagon has weapons in orbit is a milestone in the militarisation of space. What comes next could tip the global strategic balance and set off a dangerous new arms race.
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- A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: The US admission that the Pentagon has weapons in orbit is a milestone in the militarisation of space. What comes next could tip the global strategic balance and set off a dangerous new arms race.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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