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Released
1999 · FILM

Nukes in Space

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Runtime
53 min
DocumentaryHistory

Synopsis

U.S. nuclear tests in space were part of a broader Cold War-era effort to explore the capabilities and effects of nuclear weapons in different environments. These tests were conducted during the 1950s and 1960s, a period marked by intense technological and strategic competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. Alongside these tests, the U.S. military accelerated the development of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a long-range missile designed to deliver nuclear warheads across continents. The ICBM became a cornerstone of nuclear deterrence strategy, reflecting the growing emphasis on rapid, long-distance strike capabilities during the early years of the Cold War.

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Principal cast & crew: 16

These are the principals we have on file — the full crew ran to the hundreds. Every film this size was made by far more hands than any credits list ever names.

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Jeff RoeScored by Robert Hoehn

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