The Greatest Industrial Project in History: The Militarization of Space @progress-science

Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Space was once considered a sanctuary, but the "Ultimate High Ground" is now a contested battlefield. In this investigative documentary, we explore the secret history of space weaponization—from the Nazi V2 rockets and the Cold War "Star Wars" program to China's recent anti-satellite tests.

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