574: Project Redsun: NASA's Secret Manned Missions to Mars
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
Deep Dive
Why did NASA create Project Redsun?
To establish a human colony on Mars in collaboration with the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Why did NASA launch rockets from the Amazon jungle?
To avoid detection by NATO and Warsaw Pact nations tracking launches from the US, Europe, and Asia.
Why did NASA hide the success of Project Redsun?
The crew discovered they were not alone on Mars, leading to a need for secrecy.
Why did whistleblowers come forward with evidence of Project Redsun?
They had photographs, documents, and footage that revealed the hidden history of space exploration.
Why did NASA deny the existence of Project Redsun?
The denials were part of a strategy to protect sensitive information and avoid public panic.
Why did NASA and the US government monitor and intimidate whistleblowers?
To suppress information about secret space missions and maintain control over public perception.
Why did NASA continue to deny Project Redsun despite evidence?
Denials were a tactic to manage public perception and protect classified information.
Why did NASA release information about Mars slowly?
To manage public expectations and avoid surprises as private companies like SpaceX prepared for Mars missions.
- NASA's secret mission to Mars in 1973.
- Crew included Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Vladimir Ilyushin.
- Project Red Sun aimed to establish a human colony on Mars.
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