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What Would Happen If You Shot a Gun in Space?

Space - Fires can't burn in the oxygen-free vacuum of space, but guns can shoot. Modern ammunition contains its own oxidizer, a chemical that will trigger the explosion of gunpowder, and thus the firing of a bullet, wherever you are in the universe. No atmospheric oxygen required

C_Menz4428d ago

Always thought they wouldn't fire...but this article proved that to be false... One thing that stood out is about what Russian's carry to space...

"Guns do actually get carried to space, though not quite to the void between galaxies. For decades, the standard survival pack for Russian cosmonauts has included a gun. Until recently, it wasn't just any gun, but "a deluxe all-in-one weapon with three barrels and a folding stock that doubles as a shovel and contains a swing-out machete,"

Have to give it to the Russians, only they would carry a gun that can be used a shovel and has a fold out machete in space.

Speed-Racer4427d ago

Hmm I wonder if the suicide pill is also reality or just a myth.

zeddy4427d ago

this is why aliens use laser beam guns.

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James Webb Space Telescope finds 'extremely red' supermassive black hole growing

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15 Tips & Settings to Get the Most Out of Vision Pro

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Odysseus mission to be cut short after moon lander's sideways touchdown

Engineers expect to lose contact with the private US moon lander Odysseus on Tuesday, cutting short the mission after its sideways touchdown last week.

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