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New satellite detection technique proposed for orbital nuclear warheads

A study in Nature Astronomy details a satellite design capable of identifying thermonuclear warheads in space, potentially enhancing space-based surveillance capabilities. The effectiveness of this detection method in operational environments remains unproven, and the study's implications for international space treaties are currently speculative.

SpaceNewsabout 24 hours agoUSCredibility 18%View source

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