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Legality of nuclear debris field on the Moon?
A while ago, I asked about what happens to a nuclear engine that gets smashed into the Moon. While not conclusively answered, it's likely that the contaminated area would be of significant size.
But ...
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Can a nuclear detonation on Moon destroy life on Earth?
If a nuclear weapon is detonated on the moon it would launch debris into space. The debris would then fall to earth like asteroids.
Would this impact wipe out life on Earth? In other words, are our ...
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What happens to a spacecraft crashing into the Moon?
When planning a new architecture for lunar missions, one always faces the potential of nuclear thermal engines. Having a much higher $I_{sp}$, they offer a much higher propellant efficiency, causing a ...