Verification of the Outer Space Treaty with cosmic protons
Nature, Published online: 08 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10783-2By observing the neutrons induced by spallation from protons in the inner Van Allen radiation belts using widely available sensor technologies, the detection of a thermonuclear weapon carried by a space satellite is possible.
Nature, Published online: 08 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10783-2By observing the neutrons induced by spallation from protons in the inner Van Allen radiation belts using widely available sensor technologies, the detection of a thermonuclear weapon carried by a space satellite is possible.
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