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The U.S. exploded more than half a dozen hydrogen bombs in space. They produced strangely colored glowing clouds right after the explosion and dangerous radiation belts that remained for weeks (causing auroras). Several shots done over the Pacific Ocean triggered electrical blackouts in Hawaii from EMP. One shot actually delayed a Gemini mission launch to avoid the chance of exposing the astronauts to high levels of radiation.
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Are nuclear weapons tested in space?
It is possible to test a nuclear weapon in space, but it is banned. Nuclear weapons have been exploded in space. In 1962 starfish prime test exploded a 1.4 megaton bomb (~100 times bigger than the Hiroshima bomb) was detonated 400 km over the central pacific. The electromagmetic pulse (called an EMP) damaged communications and electronics from Hawaii to New Zealand (a distance of 7000 km). If this was done today it would cause billions of dollars in damages by wiping out computer systems and satellites over an area of millions of square kilometers. The gamma energy of a nuclear weapon is normally turned into heat when exploded in the atmosphere but in space there is no atmosphere to heat up so all the gamma energy is turned into an EMP that fries electronics. Just one bomb exploded over the United states at 500 km would destroy all computers and electronics that were turned on at the time in the entire country. Military electronics are hardened against this.
Can a nuclear bomb destroy the atmosphere?
Yes, If it was carried into the ozone layer by a space ship and then detonated, then we would be in trouble. :D
How powerful is a nuclear bomb compared to the sun?
The power of a nuclear bomb is a very tiny fraction of the power of the sun.
How did the space race change us socially?
We realized how terrifying nuclear energy and weaponry was to human society. We experienced bomb drills and built bomb shelters. And there continues to be a light tension between the two nations.
Do nuclear bombs travel through space?
Yes, why couldn't they? An ICBM carries its nuclear warhead into space and then releases it allowing it to fall from space onto its target. Several hydrogen bomb tests had been performed by the US in space in the early 1960s (one of these caused a delay to a Gemini space mission due to a radiation belt it created that could hurt the astronauts). A project to build spacecraft propelled by nuclear explosions called Project Orion began in the middle 1950s and was stopped in 1963 when the Atmospheric Test Ban Treaty prohibited nuclear explosions in space.
At what time nuclear bomb exploded in nagasaki?
11.01 am Japan's time.
When did China exploded its first nuclear bomb?
China's first nuclear test took place in 1964 and first hydrogen bomb test occurred in 1967.
When the Soviet Union exploded an atomic bomb the us response was?
When the Soviet Union exploded an atomic bomb, the US response was to increase its own arsenal and its own testing of nuclear weapons.
Are nuclear weapons tested in space?
It is possible to test a nuclear weapon in space, but it is banned. Nuclear weapons have been exploded in space. In 1962 starfish prime test exploded a 1.4 megaton bomb (~100 times bigger than the Hiroshima bomb) was detonated 400 km over the central pacific. The electromagmetic pulse (called an EMP) damaged communications and electronics from Hawaii to New Zealand (a distance of 7000 km). If this was done today it would cause billions of dollars in damages by wiping out computer systems and satellites over an area of millions of square kilometers. The gamma energy of a nuclear weapon is normally turned into heat when exploded in the atmosphere but in space there is no atmosphere to heat up so all the gamma energy is turned into an EMP that fries electronics. Just one bomb exploded over the United states at 500 km would destroy all computers and electronics that were turned on at the time in the entire country. Military electronics are hardened against this.
What did Japan look like after World War 2?
Like a nuclear bomb exploded in japan.
What are negative effects of Nuclear bomb?
Long Term effects due to radiation Massive Damage to buildings Radioactive area where the bomb exploded
Where was India's first nuclear bomb exploded?
India's first nuclear test on May 18, 1974, described by the Indian government as a "peaceful nuclear explosion." The first Nuclear Test in India was cnducted on 18 May , 1974 at Pokhran.
Which country exploded a atomic bomb in the Rajasthan Desert in 1974?
Pakistan
What country are responsible of atomic bomb and nuclear bomb?
USA
Does a nuclear bomb give radiation?
Yes a nuclear bomb gives radiation. Radiation is transfer of energy through empty space.
Can a nuclear bomb explode in space and produce a mushroom cloud?
No
What energy would occur if a nuclear bomb exploded?
blastthermal flashlight (visible & UV)x-raysneutron fluxgamma rays
