US, China and Russia lock horns over weaponization of space

Washington tries to rein in anti-satellite abilities while eyeing missile defense

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NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley simulate a launch and docking of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. (Photo courtesy of NASA)

RYO NAKAMURA and TOMOYO OGAWA, Nikkei staff writers

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW -- Space is both the battlefield's ultimate high ground and the Wild West. It provides a vantage point that gives a strategic edge against adversaries but it is governed by few international rules.

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