Nasa's Unexplained Files

When the Soviet Union revealed its own space shuttle, the CIA devised a revenge scheme in response. At the same time, a missing nuclear weapon could endanger a NASA research base situated in the remote Arctic region, raising serious security concerns.

CIA's Secret Revenge is a programme presented as an episode. It falls under the genre of a single‑episode instalment and centres on covert operations and Cold War intrigue. The story follows two intertwined threads. As the Soviet Union rolls out its own space shuttle, the CIA quietly devises a retaliatory scheme. At the same time, a lost nuclear weapon resurfaces, posing a potential danger to a NASA facility situated in the Arctic. The programme shows the Soviet launch as the catalyst for the American intelligence service’s plan. While the Soviet shuttle represents a technological milestone, the CIA’s response is framed as a calculated act of vengeance, hinting at the high‑stakes competition between the two superpowers. In a parallel thread, the missing nuclear device is highlighted as a looming threat. Its unknown whereabouts could endanger the remote NASA base, adding a layer of urgency to the narrative. The episode ties the two plotlines together, suggesting that the fallout from the Soviet shuttle and the hidden weapon could have serious repercussions for both nations.