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It was a bad idea in the 1960s, it’s even worse now
Reports that Russia is building nuclear space weapons have alarmed officials, but security experts are not yet alarmed
CNN reports that Russia is trying to build a nuclear space weapon capable of destroying Earth’s satellites.LMPC via Getty Images CNN reports that Russia is trying to build a nuclear space weapon to destroy satellites. Space safety experts said the Business Insider reports may be true, but it’s not time to worry just yet. They… Read More »
Why could a Russian nuclear weapon in space be so devastating?
Russia launched its Soyuz-2-1v rocket earlier this month. Two prevailing theories suggest developing an ASAT capability that is either nuclear-armed or nuclear-powered In 1962, the USA conducted the largest nuclear test in space. The effects were far more devastating than the Pentagon had imagined and led to a treaty banning the deployment of nuclear weapons… Read More »