Project Azorian
Was Project Azorian a daring triumph of engineering?
4.5 (27)
55 mins
Discover the secret mission known as Project Azorian, where the CIA used the Hughes Glomar Explorer to attempt recovery of a sunken Soviet submarine. Explore the extraordinary engineering, cover stories, and covert risks that defined one of the Cold War’s boldest intelligence operations.
Ep 1:
What Was the Project Azorian Engineered by the US Government?
Ep 2:
What Was the Early Planning Behind Project Azorian?
Ep 3:
What Was the Major Goal of the Project Azorian?
Ep 4:
How Did the Glomar Explorer Begin Its Secret Mission in Project Azorian?
Ep 5:
What Was the Recovery Plan for Project Azorian?
Ep 6:
What Went Wrong in Project Azorian’s Submarine Recovery?
Ep 7:
Media Coverage of the Project Azorian
Ep 8:
Why Is Project Azorian Considered a Major Engineering and CIA Achievement?
Ep 9:
Why Did CIA Use Howard Hughes' Name for Mining?
Ep 10:
How Did the Glomar Explorer Lead to the Famous 'Glomar Response'?
Ep 11:
What Really Happened During the CIA’s Secret Project Azorian?
Discussions (11)
Maurice
Level 8 · 9 mo agoNeither confirm nor deny.. just a massive waste.
Parker
Level 7 · 9 mo agoThat mining cover story was slicker than hell.
Asher
Level 4 · 9 mo agoTotal waste of money
