An Agreement To Limit U.S. Space Related Weapons In the Works

U.S., EU Eye Anti-Satellite Weapons Pact -- Washington Times

Limits raise worries.

The Obama administration is negotiating with the European Union on an agreement limiting the use of anti-satellite weapons, a move that some critics say could curb U.S. development of space weapons in general.

Three congressional staffers told The Washington Times that Pentagon and intelligence analysts said in a briefing Monday that the administration is looking to sign on to the European Union‘s Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities.

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My comment: Instead of being honest in stating that their real intent is to limit U.S. space related weapons .... the White House is trying to shift the responsibility to the Europeans by maneuvering them into a treaty that would essentially do the same thing. The Russians are also (I am sure) pleased with this development.