CIA's Luna Heist
The CIA orchestrated a daring operation to gather intelligence on the Soviet Luna probe during the height of the space race. By bribing a truck driver and executing a covert plan, they managed to photograph and analyze critical components of the probe, despite the absence of its engine. This operation highlighted the intense competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, revealing insights into Soviet launch capabilities that would shape military strategies during the Cold War.In this clip
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When the CIA Kidnapped a Soviet Lunar Probe
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