Re:Trump directs establishment of U.S. force to dominate space
by ceejayoz on Monday June 18, 2018 @02:07PM
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No. The Outer Space Treaty forbids WMDs in orbit, but conventional weapons are fine. If the US decided to annex the Moon or put nukes into orbit, that'd be a violation.
(Incidentally, Soyuz capsules already carry firearms into space, in case of bears/wolves/etc. at the landing site.)
(Incidentally, Soyuz capsules already carry firearms into space, in case of bears/wolves/etc. at the landing site.)