Restarting Nuclear Weapons Testing at Nevada National Security Site
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Mercury, Nevada, United States
Source: The Nevada Independent
The United States plans to restart nuclear weapons testing at the Nevada National Security Site, a sprawling compound about 65 miles from Las Vegas. The site would require significant preparation work as it has been over 30 years since the last test. The testing program would involve extensive planning and execution, potentially taking two to four years for one effects shot.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Government
- Location
- Mercury, Nevada, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Nevada Independent
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Description | The United States plans to restart nuclear weapons testing at the Nevada National Security Site, a sprawling compound about 65 miles from Las Vegas. The site would require significant preparation work as it has been over 30 years since the last test. The testing program would involve extensive planning and execution, potentially taking two to four years for one effects shot. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Nevada |
City | Mercury |
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Source | The Nevada Independent |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-02 |
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