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zypofaeser t1_j5uo1uy wrote

Reply to comment by Nickp000g in NASA to test nuclear thermal rocket engine for the first time in 50 years | CNN by dem676

A test was done back in the day. Equivalent to a few tons of TNT.

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MrStayPuftSeesYou t1_j5vmehy wrote

I'm willing to take that risk.

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zypofaeser t1_j5vot8z wrote

The main issue is the radiation emitted during the blast. That has a higher lethal radius compared to the explosion. But still, somewhat managable.

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