In 1962, the US detonated a 1.4-megaton nuclear bomb in space...

In 1962, the US detonated a 1.4-megaton nuclear bomb in space that knocked out streetlights and triggered burglar alarms in Hawaii (AI-generated image) The United States has acknowledged its possession of orbital space-control weapons, a declaration echoing a 1962 nuclear test that generated artificial radiation belts. Current space warfare strategies emphasize counter-space capabilities rather than relying on explosive power. Countries like China and Russia are also advancing their own space technologies, highlighting the growing perception of orbit as a potential arena for future military conflicts.