US military wargames orbital nuclear weapon scenario

The US Space Command has initiated a new series of classified wargames, with the inaugural exercise simulating a nuclear detonation in Earth's orbit. This scenario, designed to explore potential threats and responses, involved participation from numerous commercial companies and international allies. Officials emphasized that such an event would violate the Outer Space Treaty and could render low-Earth orbit unusable for an extended period, impacting global communication and surveillance networks. The wargames aim to leverage both military and commercial expertise to develop strategies and technologies for maintaining space superiority and addressing emerging threats in the space domain.