>Why would they intend to put nuclear weapons in orbit? That's not necessary for anti-satellite weapons. I think the standing theory is that every superpower h

>Why would they intend to put nuclear weapons in orbit? That's not necessary for anti-satellite weapons. I think the standing theory is that every superpower has some type of weapons platform lurking about in orbit for a 'best-attempt' at first strike capability. Russian accuse the US of putting a bomber in space (X37), Americans accuse China of the same (Shenlong), presumably Russia either has an equivalent or a deterrent for their perceived threat.