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Nike Hercules tests reach 100,000 feet in defense demo
In the United States two Nike Hercules missiles were fired to 100,000 feet in a demonstration of the atom tipped anti-bomber weapon. The test targeted a point in space as part of the new air defense system over New York Washington and Chicago. A planned series of banned balloon flights to 100,000 feet was announced for Minnesota this summer.
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