‘Impossible to control the consequences’ of Russian space nukes as scientists warn of chain-reaction ‘destruction’

RUSSIA has raised concerns about the development of an anti-satellite space weapon.

In a recent press release, the White House said it has evidence that Russia is developing a space-based nuclear anti-satellite weapon.

This new weapon could create a dangerous amount of space debris and disrupt essential services, experts said.

John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesperson called the nature of such a program "troubling."

However, he did reassure that there was "no immediate threat to anyone's safety"

According to reports, the weapon is not yet operational but it could trigger a chain reaction of collisions.

This could make it impossible to use satellites in low-Earth orbit for decades.

Russia has immediately denied the existence of such a program, calling it a "malicious fabrication."

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "It is obvious that the White House is trying, by hook or by crook, to encourage Congress to vote on a bill to allocate money; this is obvious.

"We'll see what tricks the White House will use."

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters during a visit to Tirana, Albania last week that Washington was discussing the issue with allies.

"This is not an active capability, but it is a potential one that we're taking very, very seriously," Blinken said.