President Joe Biden has acknowledged the development of a Russian anti-satellite space weapon that is non-nuclear but could disable multiple satellites.

CNN reports that the weapon is nuclear-powered and could unleash an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) to disrupt satellites, without a nuclear threat to Earth.

The potential use of such a weapon could create debris fields in space, endangering satellite operations and certain orbits.

The U.S. views the weapon primarily as a deterrent, with skepticism about Russia's capability to deploy it due to their space program's condition and past nuclear incidents.

Despite the weapon not being operational, its development has raised global security concerns and violates the Outer Space Treaty of 1967.

The Biden administration is treating the threat with urgency and seriousness, calling for increased vigilance and action.