Nuclear Bomb from Space, The Kosmos 954 Incident

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On January 24, 1978, a critical malfunction forced a Soviet spy satellite, Kosmos 954, to rapidly descend towards Earth's atmosphere. The uncontrolled re-entry led to the satellite's disintegration, scattering radioactive debris over a large area in northern Canada. This incident prompted an extensive cleanup operation known as “Operation Morning Light.”

Now, 40 years later, the legacy of nuclear-powered satellites still looms, reminding us of the ongoing threats they pose as they continue to orbit the Earth.

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