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America Bombing the Moon. **Why bomb the innocent Moon?** Are you aware the United States Air Force planned to detonate a bomb in the moon?
That's right. During the "**Space Race**" where US and USSR went head-to-head on who's going to achieve the first spaceflight capabilities, the US Air force came up with a plan on detonating a nuclear bomb on the Moon's surface in 1958. This may sound ridiculous but this kind of action at that time was needed since USSR took the lead when they successfully launched an artificial satellite known as "Sputnik 1".
But why "Space Race" is a big deal you may ask? Well, having something successfully brought to space is a show of power and advancement of technology. This would be a huge moral booster to the opposing forces during the Cold War. **Project A119** The bombing of the moon was known as "Project A119" and was kept as a secret for around 45 years up until in the year 2000 when a former executive of NASA, Leonard Reiffel revealed the project who also spearheaded the said project.
**Why it never happened?** This project was cancelled since the people behind the plan feared that the public would not like that kind action.
In conclusion, we can all agree that this was the best case scenario. Who knows what would happen if this project was executed. He moon could have been bombed to dust or loose from it's orbit or whatever they call it. This could affect our sea water as the moon play a part on our tides. I am personally glad that this is just a part of the history book. Thank you for your time. Let me know in the comment section on what you think about this article. I would love to hear your opinions as well. Please consider subscribing if you like this content and check out for more. Have a great day!
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Ok, I am glad to know about this history. And thanks to you for that. Because, I didn't know about this history, about A119 before. If this project would be successful, I can't think then what could be happen? 🤔 By the way, this article was interesting. Keep sharing this kind of articles with us.
Yes, this is a pretty crazy move from US Airforce. Thank you for your time brother!
You are most welcome dear. ☺️
I didn't know that America were planing to bomb the moon. They are just selfish they can do anything for research .
Anything for science I guess? Haha. Seriously this was them being eager to show dominance back in the days. They were losing and this was their biggest mistake if this was carried out.
I really wonder how our nights would be if the project has proceeded.
Have you watched Despicable Me? They sort of showed what would happen if the moon is gone 😆 Gru stoled it by shrinking it.
I would love to reply to that but haven't watched despicable Me yet 😂
What? You have to see that movie brother 🤣
Maybe next time 😂
Haha. I'm sure you won't regret it.
Interesting story... That would have made a statement that if they can send a bomb there they could send it anywhere on earth. I'm glad it didn't workout. Would have been a sad moment for mankind really.
Yeah. I don't think we will have a great time without a moon here on Earth. Surely it will affect out oceans and we will have a complete darkness every night.
I wasn't aware that US was planning to detonate a nuclear bomb on the moon. Yes, as you have mentioned it was certainly a preposterous idea, and with a glimpse of vanity to show the world what they are capable of doing in space.
Back then it was all about power. I mean, up until now. But with extreme caution and consideration about the consequences it may cause.
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Thank you for reading brother!