MIT Researchers Propose Satellite System to Detect Orbital Nuclear Weapons
New research from MIT suggests a novel method for identifying nuclear weapons secretly deployed in Earth's orbit. The proposal involves specialized satellites equipped to detect neutrons, which would be produced when high-energy protons interact with heavy elements like uranium in suspicious orbiting objects. This innovative approach could enhance space safety by providing a means to identify radioactive materials in space.
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