Nature study identifies a new way to spot nuclear weapons in orbit

Per SpaceNews, researchers have published a new study in Nature Astronomy proposing an innovative satellite design and detection technique for spotting thermonuclear warheads in space. The research offers a novel method for monitoring such weapons in orbit, addressing a key challenge in space-based security oversight.

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