CONSEQUENCES OF AFFECTING SPACE NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS ON ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES

The article analyzes theoretical and practical aspects of affecting nuclear explosions conducted in outer space. The study begins with a review of historical experiments and continues with assessing the technological, physical, and environmental consequences of such explosions. The paper pays particular attention to the effects of electromagnetic pulses, changes in the Earth’s ionosphere and magnetosphere, and the potential impact on satellite systems and spacecraft. The limitations associated with using nuclear weapons in space and potential scenarios for employing such technologies in the future for national defence and protection are considered.