Has space become the final frontier for war?

The space race is on, but not as we’ve known it. Instead of a man on the moon, nations are jostling for who can plant weapons on the moon. In a major development this week, the US has announced that it has deployed a weapon to outer space – the first country to do so. But are other nations, like China and Russia, far behind? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Larisa Brown, defence editor, The Times. Host: Rosie Wright. Producers: Eleanor Harrison-Dengate, Robyn Simon, Micaela Arneson. We want to hear from you - email: [email protected]. Read more: US confirms weapons in space, prompting warning from China Clips: Air and Space Forces Association Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.