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CLASSIC: Project Horizon: The Secret US Moon Base

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Project Horizon: The Militarization of the Moon

This chapter explores the military intentions behind Project Horizon, a 1958 plan to create a U.S. lunar outpost aimed at ensuring strategic dominance during the Cold War. It highlights the juxtaposition of public space exploration ideals with the underlying military agenda, including nuclear capabilities and the contributions of former Nazi scientists in advancing this mission.

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