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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 3 MIN

Report: Russia's nuclear-powered 'Skyfall' missile is dirty and dangerous

from Morning Edition · host Geoff Brumfiel

Two MIT researchers think they've been able to work out exactly how Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile flies. Their analysis suggests it's both dirty and dangerous.

Two MIT researchers think they've been able to work out exactly how Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile flies. Their analysis suggests it's both dirty and dangerous.

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Report: Russia's nuclear-powered 'Skyfall' missile is dirty and dangerous

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Two MIT researchers think they've been able to work out exactly how Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile flies. Their analysis suggests it's both dirty and dangerous.

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