5 chapters across the catalog
A wide-ranging discussion covers the demeanor of Apollo astronauts in post-flight press conferences, Elon Musk's Mars ambitions, and the altitude of the International Space Station. The hosts explore "nutty" theories including the "hollow moon" hypothesis and Operation High Jump, a 1946 US Navy expedition to Antarctica. One host claims the expedition was an attempt to penetrate a "firmament" above the Earth using nuclear weapons.
Giant Magellan Telescope, Moon Dimes and Political Defeatism
A fundraiser for the Giant Magellan Telescope in Chile denied making previous claims about seeing a dime left on the moon by Neil Armstrong. The social event also highlighted a sense of defeatism among liberal voters regarding the 2016 presidential election.
Giant Magellan Telescope and the Moon Dime Myth
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), set for completion in Chile in 2021, is described as being ten times more powerful than the Hubble. A claim is made regarding a dime allegedly left on the moon by Neil Armstrong, which the telescope could theoretically focus on, though the story is met with skepticism.
Neil Armstrong's Closet, Apollo 11 Artifacts and Lost Footage
The widow of Neil Armstrong discovered a bag of space artifacts in a closet, including a 16mm camera used during the Apollo 11 moon landing. This discovery is significant because much of the original high-quality recording material from the mission was previously thought to be lost or destroyed by NASA.
The White House is criticized for not allowing television cameras to film the visit of the Apollo 11 astronauts. Press Secretary Josh Earnest attributes the decision to a "busy schedule," while reporters suggest the secrecy is due to the astronauts' past criticism of the administration's space policy.
