What safety measures should be taken when storing antimatter at NASA facilities?

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The discussion centers on the safety measures necessary for storing antimatter at NASA facilities. Participants emphasize the need for security comparable to NORAD, suggesting that antimatter should be stored underground in fortified facilities to prevent potential terrorist threats and containment failures. The conversation highlights the critical nature of safeguarding antimatter due to its volatile properties and the catastrophic consequences of loss of containment.

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Of particular interest to members of this forum:
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/news/background/factsheets.html

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I'm busy as all-get-out at work, but I'll sure check that out when I get a chance. Thanks, Bud.
 
Hi Astronuc.

Thanks for the incredible reading material.

One question though.

Should Antimatter be stored at facilities that matchs the security of NORAD?
Keep it buried under a mountain in a Strengthened Facility?

Terrorist Prevention against incoming 747s.

Losing containment because of some nut sounds horrifying.:bugeye:
 

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