https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/11/15/as-space-junk-threatens-station-us-blames-russia/ > By Marcia Dunn | Associated Press > CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, according to U.S. officials who called the strike reckless and irresponsible.