Operation Homestead

Operation Homestead was a Cold War-era program initiated in the 1950s that involved testing nuclear weapons underground to prevent radioactive fallout from spreading into the environment. The goal was to safely conduct nuclear tests while minimizing health and environmental risks. These underground tests helped scientists understand nuclear weapon effects and contributed to arms development, while also addressing public concerns about surface explosions. The operation advanced underground testing technology and influenced nuclear safety protocols, playing a significant role in the broader context of nuclear research and arms control during that period.