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This operation conducted at the Nevada National Security Site consisted of 11 atmospheric tests. There were three airdrops, seven tower tests, and one airburst. Conducted between March 17 and June 4, 1953, this operation involved the testing of new theories, using both fission and fusion devices. [ Full Text ]

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Thumbnail Category Number Date UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE CIC 0099469 UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE CIC 0315864 5/25/1953 UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE CIC 0315864 5/25/1953 UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE PLU-57-212 UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE UK-53-001 UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE UK-53-001 UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE UK-53-002 UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE UK-53-002 UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE UK-53-003 UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE UK-53-003 1 - 10

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