Topic: Spy Satellite

7 chapters across the catalog

A.Q. in the Maghrim
Episode 742 2:47:43 - 2:52:33

742: A.Q. in the Maghrim

NASA Kepler 452b Discovery and Earth 2.0

NASA announces the discovery of Kepler 452b, described as "Earth's closest cousin." The hosts dismiss the story as "bullcrap" and a "meme," questioning how a telescope can see a planet 1,400 light years away when it couldn't provide clear images of Pluto. They suggest NASA stories are often used to distract from the launch of NRO spy satellites.

Kosovo Protocol
Episode 543 48:03 - 49:43

543: Kosovo Protocol

Vandenberg Air Force Base Spy Satellite Launch

A billion-dollar top-secret spy satellite was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base using a powerful Atlas IV rocket. The payload is designed to distinguish minute details on Earth, raising concerns about the expansion of domestic and global surveillance. The launch occurred amidst heightened tensions regarding the Syrian conflict.

Brown is the New Green
Episode 272 53:04 - 56:21

272: Brown is the New Green

Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch from Vandenberg

A Delta IV Heavy rocket, the largest ever launched from the West Coast, successfully took off from Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying a classified National Reconnaissance Office payload. One of the hosts describes seeing the vapor trail from Los Angeles. The launch is intended to enhance national security through advanced satellite surveillance.

By Executive Order
Episode 271 2:05:31 - 2:07:58

271: By Executive Order

NRO Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch from Vandenberg

A Delta IV Heavy rocket is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The mission is described as deploying a massive spy satellite capable of high-resolution surveillance for the CIA and Department of Defense.

Eating the Evidence
Episode 232 1:22:40 - 1:26:54

232: Eating the Evidence

Spy Satellites Authorized for US Domestic Law Enforcement

The Director of National Intelligence has authorized the use of military spy satellites by domestic law enforcement and civilian agencies. While officials claim the satellites cannot see faces or listen to conversations, privacy groups express concern over the lack of oversight. The hosts speculate that many "UFO" sightings are actually Predator drones or other surveillance craft being deployed over American cities.

Volvo's Are Sexy
Episode 18 44:35 - 46:35

18: Volvo's Are Sexy

Undersea Cable Cuts, Satellite Destruction

A listener query connects the recent cutting of multiple undersea internet cables to the U.S. military shooting down a malfunctioning spy satellite. The theory suggests these events might be a coordinated demonstration of American power to disrupt communications and prove anti-satellite capabilities following similar tests by China.