“And so, any capability that could disrupt that and that could therefore have some impact on services here on Earth and across the world should be of concern to anybody, I think. And including the fact that we have astronauts in — oftentimes in — in low orbit that — that could be at risk from an anti-satellite capability. So, you’re talking about potential human lives here too.”
-Statement during a press briefing by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby regarding reports of a Russian nuclear anti-satellite weapon. Earlier in the week, Ohio Republican Rep. Mike Turner, who serves as the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, shared sensitive information about this weapon with all Members of Congress.
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