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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/astrospies/
Watch online:
http://video.pbs.org/video/980042464/program/979359664
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Astrospies: US Astronauts in Cold War Intelligence
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SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the PBS documentary "Astrospies," which reveals the covert operations of US astronauts during the Cold War aimed at gathering intelligence on the Soviet Union. Participants highlight the ongoing classification of certain program details, suggesting that the lack of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests may contribute to this secrecy. The conversation also touches on the declassification process and its implications for accessing historical documents, particularly regarding UFOs.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- Familiarity with Cold War history and intelligence operations
- Knowledge of the declassification process for government documents
- Awareness of PBS programming and documentary filmmaking
- Research the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its impact on government transparency
- Explore the history of Cold War espionage and its technological advancements
- Investigate the declassification process and how it affects public access to historical documents
- Watch other PBS documentaries related to military and intelligence history
This discussion is beneficial for historians, intelligence analysts, documentary filmmakers, and anyone interested in Cold War espionage and government transparency issues.
Watch online:
http://video.pbs.org/video/980042464/program/979359664
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Cool, I'll have to check this out later.
WOWwww, that was really amazing! Especially considering the youtube video I posted.
WOWwww, that was really amazing! Especially considering the youtube video I posted.
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Yes, I thought it was very interesting - a rare look into a very secret program. Did you catch the statement that parts of that program are still classified! Of course that may be simply because no one has filed a FOIA request for declassification. I heard that there are something like 1 billion documents from the cold war awaiting declassification.
On the other hand, given that Nova did a documentary on it, one would think that they filed a FOIA request.
I liked the news headline that the one astronaut said that they joked about: A secret rocket was launched from an unknown location for an undisclosed mission with a crew of unnamed astronauts...
On the other hand, given that Nova did a documentary on it, one would think that they filed a FOIA request.
I liked the news headline that the one astronaut said that they joked about: A secret rocket was launched from an unknown location for an undisclosed mission with a crew of unnamed astronauts...
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Ivan Seeking said:
That, or they are good friends with the government's PR and get free scraps if they don't dig up old bones.
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Pythagorean said:
The declassification process is pretty standard. Illegally releasing classified information is a serious offense.
Much of the good UFO stuff comes from declassified files obtained through a FOIA request.
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Ivan Seeking said:
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Equate said:"The selected item is not currently available"
Only one person may watch it at a time. Please wait your turn...
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Equate said:"The selected item is not currently available"
It is working okay for me at the moment. If you continue to have problems, go to the main link
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/astrospies/
go to watch video, programs, Nova, Astrospies [on page 2].
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That worked, thanks.
Very interesting information in that piece...
Very interesting information in that piece...
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Ivan Seeking said:
Well, I wasn't completely serious, but I wasn't referring to illegally releasing classified information. Just about filing more FOIA's then certain peoples would appreciate.