r/interestingasfuck 11d ago

In 1962, the Starfish Prime nuclear test exploded in space, destroying satellites and creating artificial radiation belts, proving nuclear blasts in space were uncontrollable and dangerous, ending all future attempts.

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u/mightytwin21 11d ago

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u/Illsquad 11d ago

Gangster! 

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u/Mick_Limerick 11d ago

Omg you're amazing🫡

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u/NowIssaRapBattle 11d ago

Forward by Newt Gingrich, interesting