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How nuclear powered missiles actually work

Following Russia’s recent announcement of a successful test of its nuclear-powered cruise missile, the world has been abuzz with discussions about the technology behind these missiles and their ...
Houston Chronicle

Nuclear-powered missiles: An aerospace engineer explains how they work – and what Russia’s claimed test means for global strategic stability

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Iain Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder (THE CONVERSATION) Russian President ...
Scientific American

Here’s How a Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Works

Mysteries surround Russian president Vladimir Putin’s announcement on Sunday that his nation had successfully test-flown a nuclear-powered cruise missile. But there is an answer to the chief question ...
The National Interest

How America’s AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-to-Air Missile Conquered the Skies

The Sidewinder missile is the most ubiquitous air-to-air missile in the world—first introduced in the 1950s and still in widespread use today. The AIM-9 Sidewinder is the most successful short-range ...
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How Do Nuclear Powered Missiles Work?

It was in the 1960s that the United States tried something new. It was called Project Pluto and its goal was to develop a nuclear-powered missile. However, the project was left uncompleted due to ...