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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Chiic_Confidence on 2024-07-31 15:03:15+00:00.

Original Title: TIL: In 1962, the U.S. detonated a nuclear bomb in space during the “Starfish Prime” test, 250 miles above Earth. This high-altitude explosion damaged satellites and electrical systems, revealing the far-reaching effects of nuclear tests beyond their immediate area.