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The New Space Race Is On and Congress Is Panicked

The prospect of a “doomsday weapon” has some lawmakers worried that the U.S. isn’t ready to win the star wars.

Space Force

Administration officials said earlier this year that Russia’s work on a space weapon with nuclear capabilities was a concerning development but not an immediate threat. Noah Berger/AP

By Haley Byrd Wilt

May 7, 2024 06:00 a.m.

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