Weapons in low Earth orbit: US space deterrence

Outer space and low Earth orbit: illustration of weapons deployment in space and the Pentagon's deterrence strategy

A bright glow at the center of a cosmic nebula symbolizes the low Earth orbit where, according to the Pentagon, weapons are now deployed. Purple and red gas clouds and stars emphasize the scale of the space confrontation. The image reflects the theme of strategic deterrence in a new domain — space.

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