On Episode 101 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Space.com's Brett Tingley discuss the recent reports and delve into the history of the militarization of space by Russia, China, and the United States.
Russia is building a secret nuclear-powered space weapon, but what does that mean for the rest of us? Tariq and Brett delve into the history of nuclear weapons and reactors in space, as well as the existing international treaties governing weapons of mass destruction in orbit.
They also cover the week's top headlines, including SpaceX's upcoming Starship orbital launch attempt and NASA's continuing struggles to revive the Voyager 1 spacecraft.
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Space news of the week
- Who is Brett Tingley
- Atom Bombs in Space Are Back to Scare Us Again
- U.S. Warns Allies Russia Could Put a Nuclear Weapon Into Orbit This Year
- Russian plans for space-based nuclear weapon to target satellites spark concern in US Congress
- Defense Intelligence Agency Report Details Space-Based Threats From Competitors
- For Heaven’s Sake: Why Would Russia Want To Nuke Space?
- Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies
- Operation Fishbowl
- Operation Fishbowl photos
- Starfish Prime
- Bold Orion (1959 ASAT test)
- Project Rover (nuclear rocket)
- Starship has a new launch date: March 14
- One month to the Great North American Solar Eclipse
- Voyager 1 on its last legs?
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