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What about kinetic bombardment (tungsten rods dropped from satellites)?
The simplest answer is that it is more convenient, more timely, and more accurate to use ballistic missiles. Satellites would be spread all over the globe, as a consequence of orbital mechanics. (I worked on space weapon system constellation design.) The tungsten rods would simply penetrate the rock to a depth of kilometers, not vaporize into a nuclear-class explosion. Again, easier to use a nuclear warhead. Or just a ballasted re-entry vehicle, if you can home to a tight accuracy on target.
Here comes a bad guy. Do I need to drop a locomotive on him? No, a large pistol will do nicely. Or a hand grenade.
There are ways of getting the job done without hauling tons of tungsten into orbit.