The US says Russia is developing a 'troubling' space-based anti-satellite weapon, intensifying the race for space dominance. This weapon puts astronauts at risk and raises concerns about the breach of the Outer Space Treaty. Simply Space will delve into the potential implications of this weapon, its impact on international relations, and the need for international cooperation to prevent the weaponization of space.

Sources:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/16/us-says-russia-developing-troubling-space-based-anti-satellite-weapon
https://www.businessinsider.com/white-house-says-new-russian-space-weapon-violates-nuclear-treaty-2024-2
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/russia-developing-weapon-to-target-satellites-in-space-white-house-says/
https://www.voanews.com/a/us-confirms-russia-pursuing-space-based-anti-satellite-system-/7489975.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) US says Russia developing ‘troubling’ space-based anti-satellite weapon
(00:03:11) The White House says it's tracking a new Russian space weapon that violates a nuclear arms treaty
(00:05:52) Russia developing weapon to target satellites in space, White House says
(00:07:30) US Confirms Russia Pursuing ‘Space-Based’ Anti-Satellite System