Cold War : Discovery News

Declassified US Spy Satellites Land in Ohio

Posted Mon Jan 30, 2012 09:15 AM ET | 0

The trio of Cold War-era satellites were among the most prolific U.S. spy systems between the 1960s and 1980s. Read more

'Doomsday Clock' Ticks One Minute Toward Destruction

Posted Wed Jan 11, 2012 09:00 AM ET | 0

Security experts update the hands of doom -- one minute closer to imminent destruction. Read more

Veterans Day History: Americans at War

Posted Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:23 AM ET | 0

This Veterans' Day, Discovery News honors American military service personnel with a look back at some of the great battles throughout our nation's history. Read more

Satellite Battleground in Space?

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Nov 1, 2011 01:01 PM ET | 0

China may be tinkering with U.S. satellites and experts say other countries (including the U.S.) are likely doing the same. Read more

Cold-War Missile Launches Military Satellite

Posted Tue Sep 27, 2011 08:01 PM ET | 0

A 30-year old rocket designed to fire nuclear warheads has been re-purposed to launch a communications satellite. Read more

Fidel Castro Turns 85

Posted Sat Aug 13, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

The Cuban revolutionary led the country for more than four decades. Read more

Atomic Age Promises Not (Yet) Delivered: Photos

Posted Sun Jul 17, 2011 07:37 PM ET | 0

On July 16, 1945, the world saw the first atomic weapons test. Since then the "Atomic Age" has promised much, but has it delivered? Read more

Gagarin's Final Words: Is Sausage Packed?

Posted Mon Apr 11, 2011 09:09 AM ET | 0

Russia releases cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's final conversation with ground control before his pioneering voyage to space. Read more

Germany Marks 20 Years Since Reunification

Posted Sun Oct 3, 2010 07:19 PM ET | 0

The capitalist West Germany and the communist East merged barely a year after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Read more

Russian Spies Thwarted By Old Technology?

Posted Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:45 PM ET | 0

If the people arrested in the Russian spy ring had used more sophisticated steganography programs, they might have never been caught. Read more

Russian Spies Like Us: Slide Show

Posted Tue Jun 29, 2010 03:05 PM ET | 0

The case of 10 suspected Russian spies is a potent reminder of Cold War rivalries. Take a look at some of the most notorious spies who snooped on the United States for Russia and other nations. Read more

Doomsday Haven Available in Mojave Desert

Posted Tue May 18, 2010 12:45 PM ET | 0

Who says you can't ride out doomsday in comfort and luxury? Read more

Flagstaff Goes To The Moon

Posted Wed Jul 15, 2009 04:43 PM ET | 0

Discovery Space partner, the world famous Lowell Observatory, was deeply involved in preparations for the historic Apollo 11 mission 40 years ago. Kevin Schindler, Outreach Manager at Lowell, reveals more about the facility's involvement. Read more