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Originally Posted by XabbaRus
That would be weaponisation of space would it not? Something that is covered by treaties.
I'm sure the Russians would be happy if it was for that purpose.
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Treaty(s) cover part of the situation. SALT II and the Outer Space Treaty prohibits Strategic Weapons and nuclear weapons in space.
Tactical Weapons are allowed IE you could have spacecraft to shoot down the other side's military spacecraft or to defend you're own.