Is Russia developing space-based nuclear weapon? What we know of US claim

You wonder why this popped up now! Is it election season again? Hot air?

Is this the last straw of the 46th President's reelection campaign?

The militarization of space has been going on for decades. Probably, several countries (including the U.S.) are involved in developing counter measures to satellites etc.

Whether a nuclear weapon is of much use or superior for this purpose is probably questionable.

A nuclear weapon sure sounds scary!

"... The exact nature of the weapon - and whether it actually exists - is unclear. But threatening satellites could cause all sorts of mischief - undermining communications, surveillance, intelligence and command and control around the world, including in the nuclear sphere. ...

The new capabilities, related to Russian attempts to develop a space-based weapon, do not pose an urgent threat to the United States, the source said. ..."

Is Russia developing space-based nuclear weapon? What we know of US claim  | Reuters