UN Security Council Rejects Russian-Chinese Space Weapon Ban

The vote comes amid rising tensions over alleged Russian plans for a nuclear-capable satellite.

Seven countries voted in favor, seven against, and one abstained on the resolution.
The U.S. and Russia exchanged sharp criticisms following the vote.
The U.S. accuses Russia of developing a satellite carrying a nuclear device.
Experts warn of the catastrophic consequences of a nuclear detonation in space.
The international community remains divided on how to address space militarization.