The US just admitted, for the first time, that it has weapons deployed in space
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Why it matters: The idea of militarizing outer space is as old as the space race itself, but the US has not openly admitted to deploying weapons beyond Earth's atmosphere until now. While the confirmation was likely intended as a deterrent, the effectiveness of the Air Force secretary's vague statement remains unclear.
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said at a Monday event that the US has deployed weapons in orbit to defend against hostile action. The admission crosses a new boundary following decades of peaceful international competition and cooperation in space.
Meink did not specify the nature of the weapons, according to CNN. However, the statement, made at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Maryland, remains significant because it represents a major shift in the US's posture toward outer space.
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