The Nevada Test Site (NTS), now known as the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), is a government facility located in southern Nevada, about 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Established in 1951, it served as the primary testing ground for nuclear weapons conducted by the United States, especially during the Cold War. Key points about the Nevada Test Site/NNSS include: 1. **Nuclear Testing**: The site was used for both atmospheric and underground nuclear tests.
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