Russia denies endangering ISS astronauts with weapons test

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Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts

Russian officials on Tuesday rejected accusations that they endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station by conducting a weapons test that created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk but a White House official said the move by Russia would threaten activities in space “for years to come.” U.S. officials on Monday accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile in what they called a reckless and irresponsible strike…