Historical Events tagged with "project"
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India's First Nuclear Test 'Smiling Buddha'
Under Project Smiling Buddha, India detonated its first nuclear weapon at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan. This successful explosion marked India as the sixth nation globally to conduct a nuclear test, elevating its status in international power dynamics. The project was initiated due to growing regional security concerns and the influence of the Cold War. The test was part of a broader objective to ensure national security and scientific advancement in the nuclear domain.
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Major General Eugene Reybold of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized the construction of facilities for the 'Development of Substitute Materials' project, which would later be known as the Manhattan Project. This project aimed to develop atomic weapons during World War II. The authorization marked a critical step in the U.S. government's efforts to designate resources and infrastructure for the intense research and development necessary to create efficient nuclear weapons. Several sites were selected for their strategic significance in the development of nuclear technology.
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