What If All Nukes Exploded in Space?
2,100A nuclear bomb is the most dangerous weapon we have on Earth. And thousands of them are spread across the world. Just one of these bombs has the power to wipe out an entire city. So what would happen if all of them launched at once? And instead of their targets being here on Earth, they were headed for space? Why would this be a good thing? How dangerous would these nukes be? And how far away would they need to travel to keep us safe?
00:00 What if all nukes exploded in Space?
01:08 Other nuclear-possessing countries like China, France, Pakistan, and India have significantly fewer warheads.
03:20 New rockets need to be built with durability and heat resistance for carrying radioactive cargo.
04:12 Warheads must be detonation-ready before launch to prevent catastrophic consequences.
06:54 Series of controlled explosions spread out over weeks or months for safety
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