In a daring mission, a canister with delicate film was dropped from space. Retro rockets were used to reaccelerate it out of orbit and into the atmosphere. The film was protected by a custom designed canister called the film bucket. After enduring intense heat and action, the heat shield was jettisoned and parachutes were deployed. The film canister was then caught midair by a passing airplane using a towing claw.
Today we bring you two absolutely incredible stories. The first is Lockheed’s legendary Skunk Works division — the elite team of aviation geniuses who produced some of the greatest airplanes in history: the U-2, the Stealth Fighter, and the incomparable SR-71 Blackbird. The second story is arguably even more important, but not widely known! It's the secret and true origins of Silicon Valley — and Lockheed’s primary role in it. We take you from WWII to the Cold War, all the way to today to unpack and analyze the industry dynamics of defense contractors in the modern era. Tune in and prepare to be blown away by what you’ll learn about the history of our industry!
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