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Article and related Xhitter (Oct 19)

    Congratulations to the integrated #NNSA team on successfully executing Shot A of their Physics Experiment 1 series @NNSANevada. Our talented workforce reduces global nuclear threats by continually improving detection of underground nuclear explosive tests.

https://twitter.com/NNSAHruby/status/1714730603860390023

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That's a bit like the solar warning station at L1. Saw a documentary where it was described as a key part of our planetary security infrastructure.

All it can do is issue a warning: 'you have 8 minutes to say your prayers'.

Security indeed.

It's more like a system for detecting underground nuclear explosion tests.

When they happen, there's a lot more time than 8 minutes remaining.

eg: The India tests, the immediately following Pakistan tests, the more recent North Korean tests, etc.

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