Nuclear explosion in space?

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From: Carole Fretts
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 13:48

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I'm not sure that this is the right forum for my question, but I need to
ask this.  Has anyone else heard a news report that the U.S. is planning
on detonating a nuclear device in space?  I heard it this weekend on
a Boston morning radio news broadcast but cannot track it down for any
further information.  What I caught was that a planned nuclear detonation
in space was being postponed for a few months to make sure that no
satellites are damaged in the explosion.

I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who knows anything about
this.  Also, if you have the names of government agencies I could contact
to confirm this, that would also be appreciated.

Thanks,
Carole

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