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The US Space Force has acknowledged on‑orbit space-control weapons designed to defend the Joint Force against hostile action. Officials say these capabilities can be employed for offensive and defensive purposes, as Washington cites competition from China and Russia and a crowded orbital landscape.
Six spherical pressure vessels thought to be fuel tanks from a foreign rocket have washed ashore at Forrest Beach, Queensland. Authorities warn more debris may appear and urge caution while they coordinate with international partners to identify the launching state.