1954 Space & Exploration Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 18 Mar Birth of Astronaut James F. Reilly: James F. Reilly, an American geologist and retired NASA astronaut, was born on March 18, 1954, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. He flew on three Space Shuttle missions: STS-89, STS-104, and STS-117. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 04 May US nuclear test at Bikini Atoll: On May 4, 1954, the United States conducted the Castle Yankee thermonuclear bomb test at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The test yielded 13.5 megatons of TNT, making it the second-largest U.S. fusion weapon test. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 13 May U.S. nuclear test at Enwetak: On May 13, 1954, the United States conducted a nuclear test at Enwetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands. This test was part of a series of nuclear detonations during the Cold War, contributing to the ongoing arms race and raising concerns about nuclear proliferation. source: brookings.edu
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