A new US military wargame series began by simulating a nuclear weapon in orbit

US military wargame series simulated a nuclear weapon in orbit, highlighting the potential impact on low-Earth orbit. This matters as a nuclear detonation could render portions of low-Earth orbit useless for up to a year. The simulation is part of a larger effort to understand the effects of a nuclear event on space operations. Engineers should be aware of the potential consequences of a nuclear detonation on space-based systems.