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Curated collection of essential nuclear security knowledge
Key Moments in Nuclear History
Milestones that shaped the nuclear age
Discovery of Nuclear Fission
Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner discover nuclear fission, unlocking the energy of the atom.
Trinity Test & Hiroshima
The world's first nuclear detonation at Trinity, followed by the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
IAEA Established
The International Atomic Energy Agency is founded to promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
NPT Signed
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is opened for signature, forming the cornerstone of non-proliferation.
Chernobyl Disaster
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster reshapes global perspectives on nuclear safety.
South Asian Nuclear Tests
India (May 11 & 13) and Pakistan (May 28 & 30) conduct nuclear weapons tests, reshaping regional security dynamics.
Soviet Union First Test
Soviet Union successfully detonates "First Lightning" (RDS-1), breaking US nuclear monopoly on August 29.
UK First Nuclear Test
United Kingdom conducts first nuclear test on October 3, becoming third nuclear power.
France Joins Nuclear Club
France conducts first nuclear test in Algeria on February 13, becoming fourth nuclear power.
China's Nuclear Debut
China successfully conducts first atomic bomb test on October 16 in Inner Mongolia.
India's Peaceful Nuclear Explosion
India conducts nuclear test (Smiling Buddha) on May 18, becoming sixth nuclear power.
Three Mile Island Accident
Partial meltdown at Three Mile Island reactor in Pennsylvania on March 28 increases nuclear safety concerns.
Fukushima Daiichi Disaster
Earthquake and tsunami on March 11 trigger multiple meltdowns at Fukushima plant in Japan.
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Fascinating facts about nuclear science and security
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