US Air Force to detonate tiny satellite plasma bombs for... better radio communication

08/15/2016 - 19:52

David Hambling


Can you hear me now? The US Air Force is working on plans to improve radio communication over long distances by detonating plasma bombs in the upper atmosphere using a fleet of micro satellites.

Since the early days of radio, we’ve known that reception is sometimes better at night. 

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