The CIA Luna Heist (w. November Kelly)
Update: 2024-06-28
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In 1959, the CIA and Mexican DFS stole a Soviet lunar probe in possibly the dumbest heist in spying history. This week, we're joined by @postoctobrist to talk about the CIA Luna Heist.
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Sources:
- MIT Technology Review Article on the Heist
- CIA Article on the Luna Heist
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