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TexasProgresive

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1. I could see this out of the atmosphere

Reply to jakeXT (Original post)

Mon Jul 13, 2015, 05:03 PM

Jul 2015

in unmanned vehicles but how to prevent the discharge of radiation. Neutrons are one thing but when fission occurs there are definitely unhealthy consequences. BTW U-238 is not a fissionable material but can become so after absorbing neutrons.

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I could see this out of the atmosphere TexasProgresive Jul 2015 #1

Wonder forsaken mortal Jul 2015 #2

Sounds tricky. nt bemildred Jul 2015 #3