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AstroSpies
It represents a dark and all but unsung side of U.S. history: though millions are familiar with the 1950s “Space Race” that pitted the United States and the Soviet Union against one another in the contest to put a man on the moon, less publicized were the countries’ attempts to spy on one another by launching military- trained astronauts (known as “astrospies”) into orbit. The United States built and launched a covert satellite known as MOL (for Manned Orbiting Laboratory), designed for advanced espionage and piloted by the astrospies; it incorporated a super-powered telescope capable of viewing and identifying an object as small as three inches. The Soviets, in turn, devised a station called Almaz, with like capabilities – but theirs traveled a “step beyond,” by including a cannon designed to attack occupants of MOL. For decades, this history retained a ‘covert’ status and went largely unacknowledged among the general public; the PBS documentary NOVA: Astrospies represents the first attempt to tell the full story of these events. It features extended interviews with the participants of the original missions, a “mock-up” of MOL, a detailed exploration and discussion of the men’s training, and much more., While Nasa astronauts were captivating the world with the Apollo lunar landings, the US was engaged in a top secret space programme, the aim of which was to send military astronauts on spying missions at the height of the Cold War. Investigative journalist Jim Bamford delves into the story., A look at the Cold War-era plans of the U.S. and USSR to militarize space. Included: insights from astronauts involved in the top-secret American program; a look at the Soviet “Almaz” spy station, which featured high-powered spy cameras and a cannon to knock out enemy satellites.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “NOVA “AstroSpies 35 4?
A: The main cast includes Neil Barrett,Paula S. Apsell,James Bamford,Jay O. Sanders.
Q: When Did the “NOVA” AstroSpies Released?
A: The Episode “NOVA” AstroSpies 35 4 originally aired on 2008-02-12 and released in the year of 2008.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “NOVA” AstroSpies?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “NOVA” AstroSpies 354?
A: “NOVA” AstroSpies 354 is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
