Large Majorities of Americans and Russians Oppose All Space Weapons: Strong Bipartisan Support for Unilateral Restraint Large Majorities Favor Treaty Against Attacking or Developing the Capability to Attack Satellites

Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA)Most Americans and Russians agree that their governments should work together to prevent an arms race in space. Large majorities in both countries favor unilateral restraint and a treaty that would keep space free of weapons.International securityRussiaUnited StatesSpace arms raceLarge Majorities of Americans and Russians Oppose All Space Weapons: Strong Bipartisan Support for Unilateral Restraint Large Majorities Favor Treaty Against Attacking or Developing the Capability to Attack SatellitesArticle