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  1. www.scientificamerican.com › article › what-happens-if-aWhat Happens if a Nuke Goes Off in Space? - Scientific American

    Jun 13, 2024 · On Earth, a nuclear explosion follows a well-documented catastrophic chronology. There’s the initial fireball itself, which can vaporize or burn everything in a wide radius. Then there’s the...

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › High-altitude_nuclear_explosionHigh-altitude nuclear explosion - Wikipedia

    High-altitude nuclear explosions are the result of nuclear weapons testing within the upper layers of the Earth's atmosphere and in outer space. Several such tests were performed at high altitudes by the United States and the Soviet Union between 1958 and 1962.

  4. www.reuters.com › world › nukes-space-what-have-russia-unitedNukes in space: What have Russia and the United States said?

    Feb 21, 2024 · WHAT WOULD NUKES IN SPACE MEAN? The exact nature of the alleged weapon is unclear. Both Russia and the United States have vast nuclear arsenals and advanced space programmes.

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  6. www.nationalgeographic.com › premium › articleWhy the U.S. once set off a nuclear bomb in space - National...

    Jul 15, 2021 · Why the U.S. once set off a nuclear bomb in space. When the Starfish Prime nuclear bomb exploded, charged particles from the blast collided with molecules in Earth’s atmosphere, creating an...

  7. www.ctvnews.ca › sci-tech › nukes-in-space-what-is-the-nuclearNukes in space? What is the nuclear weapon the U.S. is warning...

    Feb 15, 2024 · MOSCOW/WASHINGTON - What is the space-based nuclear weapon that the United States has warned Congress and allies in Europe that Russia could use against the West's satellites? The exact nature...

  8. www.straitstimes.com › world › europeExplainer-Nukes in space: What have Russia and the United States...

    Feb 21, 2024 · what would nukes in space mean? The exact nature of the alleged weapon is unclear. Both Russia and the United States have vast nuclear arsenals and advanced space programmes.

  9. www.scientificamerican.com › podcast › episodeWe Already Know the Dangers of Nukes in Space | Scientific...

    Jun 19, 2024 · A nuclear explosion in space would cause stunning auroras—and wreak havoc on satellites and space stations. By Rachel Feltman, Allison Parshall, Fonda Mwangi & Alexa Lim. Anaissa Ruiz Tejada...