The Moon: The Ultimate High Ground

History books told you the Space Race was about beating the Soviets. But the real

reason had nothing to do with Cold War pride. In 1961, American engineers discovered

Soviet satellites were mapping every US military base. The Pentagon realized whoever controlled space

controlled everything below. NASA was the greatest cover story. While the world watched flags,

classified missions launched spy satellites that could read license plates. The Apollo program

ensured America could see every move its enemies made before they made it.

Those brave men weren't just explorers. They were the front line of an invisible war.

Every launch carried dual purposes. Secrets that stayed buried for decades. The engineers who