The United States has confirmed that operational space-control weapons are already deployed in orbit, marking a major escalation in the militarization of space. Officials have not revealed the weapon’s exact capabilities, but experts believe it may be an electronic-warfare system designed to disrupt enemy satellites rather than destroy them physically. The announcement has also raised questions about the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile-defense plans. China responded by accusing Washington of preparing for war in space, intensifying fears that a global space arms race is already underway. Shreya Chandra with more