Taking apart the bomb

Article Abstract:

The Cold War has ended and with its ending came agreements to reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles. The dismantling of weapons in the US is being handled at the Dept of Energy's Pantex Plant in Texas. Details of the dismantling and storage procedures are discussed.

Author: Stover, Dawn, Cameron, Kevin
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1993
Planning, Safety and security measures, Nuclear weapons, Nuclear disarmament

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Private eyes

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The satellite imaging company Space Imaging has developed a satellite, named Ikonos, with a resolution of 1-meter and black-and-white images. The satellite's images will be sold to city planners, environmental groups and the military.

Author: Stover, Dawn
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2000
Production management, Services, Satellite industry, Space Imaging Co. (Thorton, Colorado), Images, Optical, Optical images

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Little dish TV

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Most people residing in remote areas find it almost impossible top get decent reception on their TV sets. Today, these same people can get high-quality images through digital satellite technology.

Author: Stover, Dawn
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1995
Evaluation, Direct broadcast satellite television, Satellite television

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