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US Navy discloses details of plasma test over Pacific

The US Navy disclosed new details about a plasma test and said launch debris risk led to moving it from Virginia to Wake Island.
WHO: US Navy
WHAT: Disclosed new details about a plasma test and said the launch was moved to reduce debris risk to civilians.
WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 2:23 PM ET
WHERE: Wake Island
WHY: Debris from the blast could have been spread to civilians on the ground, so the test launch was moved from Virginia to Wake Island.

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