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Ars Technica
1 month ago
Science

No surprise-Russia vetoes UN resolution reaffirming ban on nukes in space

Russia vetoed a UN resolution reaffirming the ban on weapons of mass destruction in space, coinciding with reports of Russia's nuclear anti-satellite weapon development. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
OMG science

Who owns the moon? 'Buying' a plot of land might not be all it seems

The idea of building a permanent settlement on the moon may soon become a reality as the space race intensifies.
According to the Outer Space Treaty, nobody can claim ownership of the moon or other celestial bodies. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago
OMG science

What Happens if a Nuke Goes Off in Space?

The 1962 thermonuclear bomb detonation created auroras over Hawaii, demonstrating the dangers of nuclear weapons in space. [ more ]
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