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The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities - but what could it mean for us? The US's actions have caused Russia and China to warn of a potential space arms race - which could lead to disruption to everyday life, impacting phones, internet, banking and GPS. Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to read more into why the US has used a space weapon. #Space #US #BBCNews

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