RUSSIA is set to launch nuclear weapons into space in a "grave" threat to the world's security, say US intelligence.
The US described the shocking move as a “serious security threat” and Joe Biden is thought to be on high alert.
Fears have started to grow that the Russian weapons system could be used to target Western satellites in space.
These could potentially knock out communications networks and military targeting systems.
The nukes aren't thought to be getting used against Russian enemies on the ground if they are sent to space.
US president Joe Biden is thought to be tracking the horror threat although it hasn't been described as “immediate” yet, according to White House sources.
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Republican Mike Turner, the head of the House intelligence committee, revealed the existence of worrying intelligence in a statement to the public.
He called on Biden to share the concern publically.
The intelligence had to do with Moscow wanting to put a nuclear weapon in space, sources told ABC News.
The sources also described the intelligence as “very concerning and very sensitive”.
Multiple members of US Congress described the issue - that they didn't name as Russian nukes in space - as serious.
House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters: "We are going to work together to address this matter, as we do all sensitive matters that are classified.
"But we just want to assure everyone steady hands are at the wheel."
Rep. Jim Himes, a Connecticut Democrat and the ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee, called the fears "significant" but "not a cause for panic."
"As to whether more can be declassified about this issue, that is a worthwhile discussion but it is not a discussion to be had in public," Himes continued.