Episode 18: The High Ground: Part 1

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Universe University

Universe University Production

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Universe University takes listeners on a cosmic adventure through outer space: from the history of human spaceflight and astronomy to the cutting edge theoretical physics. It is an entertaining and informative exploration of how human beings have sought and found answers to some of our most profound questions about the universe... as well as a look at those questions that are still unanswered.

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Episode 18: The High Ground: Part 1

Universe University

38 minutes 10 seconds

2 years ago

Episode 18: The High Ground: Part 1

Outer space is the ultimate strategic high ground for the world's great powers. This is true for both spy satellites and ballistic missiles. During the Cold War, President Ronald Reagan proposed the creation of a technologically advanced, space-based defensive weapon system known as S.D.I.. But critics of the proposal dubbed it 'Star Wars' and said it would trigger a new arms race with the Soviet Union. What historical lessons can be learned from this episode in history?

REFERENCES:

"Adolf Hitler's Plot to Bomb New York" By David Robinson
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/368490/Adolf-Hitler-s-plot-to-bomb-New-York

"The 1983 Military Drill that Nearly Sparked Nuclear War with the Soviets" by Francine Uenuma
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-1983-military-drill-that-nearly-sparked-nuclear-war-with-the-soviets-180979980/

"Strategic Defense Initiative" State.gov
https://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/rd/104253.htm

MUSIC:

"Nonstop" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Shores of Avalon" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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