# Spy Satellite on The No Agenda Show Spy Satellite comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to July 2015. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** February 2008 – July 2015 - **Related topics:** [Nro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nro.md), [Vandenberg Air Force Base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vandenberg-air-force-base.md), [National Reconnaissance Office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-reconnaissance-office.md), [Rocket Launch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-launch.md), [Atlas V](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-v.md), [Biometric Data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometric-data.md), [Domestic Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-surveillance.md), [Exoplanets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exoplanets.md), [Hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### NASA Kepler 452b Discovery and Earth 2.0 - **Episode:** [742: A.Q. in the Maghrim](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-26 - **Time:** 2:47:43–2:52:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim/chapter/nasa-kepler-452b-discovery-and-earth-2-0.md NASA announces the discovery of Kepler 452b, described as "Earth's closest cousin." The hosts dismiss the story as "bullcrap" and a "meme," questioning how a telescope can see a planet 1,400 light years away when it couldn't provide clear images of Pluto. They suggest NASA stories are often used to distract from the launch of NRO spy satellites. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), kepler 452b, earth 2.0, [exoplanets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exoplanets.md), spy satellites ### Vandenberg Air Force Base Spy Satellite Launch - **Episode:** [543: Kosovo Protocol](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/543-kosovo-protocol.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-29 - **Time:** 48:03–49:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/543-kosovo-protocol/chapter/vandenberg-air-force-base-spy-satellite-launch.md A billion-dollar top-secret spy satellite was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base using a powerful Atlas IV rocket. The payload is designed to distinguish minute details on Earth, raising concerns about the expansion of domestic and global surveillance. The launch occurred amidst heightened tensions regarding the Syrian conflict. Keywords: [vandenberg air force base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vandenberg-air-force-base.md), atlas iv, [spy satellite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spy-satellite.md), [nro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nro.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Atlas V Rocket Launch and NRO Spying - **Episode:** [295: Poledancing for College](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/295-poledancing-for-college.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-14 - **Time:** 1:44:33–1:46:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/295-poledancing-for-college/chapter/atlas-v-rocket-launch-and-nro-spying.md An Atlas V rocket is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The hosts criticize the high cost of the classified mission, which they characterize as a spy satellite used to monitor domestic populations. Keywords: [atlas v](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-v.md), [vandenberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vandenberg.md), [national reconnaissance office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-reconnaissance-office.md), [spy satellite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spy-satellite.md), [rocket launch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-launch.md) ### Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch from Vandenberg - **Episode:** [272: Brown is the New Green](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/272-brown-is-the-new-green.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-23 - **Time:** 53:04–56:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/272-brown-is-the-new-green/chapter/delta-iv-heavy-rocket-launch-from-vandenberg.md A Delta IV Heavy rocket, the largest ever launched from the West Coast, successfully took off from Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying a classified National Reconnaissance Office payload. One of the hosts describes seeing the vapor trail from Los Angeles. The launch is intended to enhance national security through advanced satellite surveillance. Keywords: [vandenberg air force base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vandenberg-air-force-base.md), delta iv heavy, [nro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nro.md), [rocket launch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-launch.md), [spy satellite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spy-satellite.md) ### NRO Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch from Vandenberg - **Episode:** [271: By Executive Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-20 - **Time:** 2:05:31–2:07:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/nro-delta-iv-heavy-rocket-launch-from-vandenberg.md A Delta IV Heavy rocket is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The mission is described as deploying a massive spy satellite capable of high-resolution surveillance for the CIA and Department of Defense. Keywords: [vandenberg air force base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vandenberg-air-force-base.md), delta iv heavy, [nro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nro.md), [spy satellite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spy-satellite.md), [national reconnaissance office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-reconnaissance-office.md) ### Spy Satellites Authorized for US Domestic Law Enforcement - **Episode:** [232: Eating the Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-05 - **Time:** 1:22:40–1:26:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence/chapter/spy-satellites-authorized-for-us-domestic-law-enforcement.md The Director of National Intelligence has authorized the use of military spy satellites by domestic law enforcement and civilian agencies. While officials claim the satellites cannot see faces or listen to conversations, privacy groups express concern over the lack of oversight. The hosts speculate that many "UFO" sightings are actually Predator drones or other surveillance craft being deployed over American cities. Keywords: spy satellites, [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [domestic surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-surveillance.md), [predator drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predator-drones.md), [biometric data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometric-data.md), goodyear blimp ### Undersea Cable Cuts, Satellite Destruction - **Episode:** [18: Volvo's Are Sexy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/18-volvo-s-are-sexy.md) - **Published:** 2008-02-22 - **Time:** 44:35–46:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/18-volvo-s-are-sexy/chapter/undersea-cable-cuts-satellite-destruction.md A listener query connects the recent cutting of multiple undersea internet cables to the U.S. military shooting down a malfunctioning spy satellite. 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