Dark Mission: The Secret History of NASA
“Dark Mission: The Secret History of NASA” by Richard C. Hoagland and Mike Bara looks into controversial territory, claiming that NASA operates as more than a civilian space agency, with its true mission cloaked in secrecy. The book alleges that NASA is deeply influenced by esoteric traditions, particularly Freemasonry, which the authors argue has guided key decisions and the timing of major missions, such as the Apollo landings, to align with specific astrological events.
Central to the book’s argument is the claim that NASA has discovered evidence of extraterrestrial civilizations but has deliberately concealed this information from the public. The authors discuss the presence of artificial structures on the moon, which they attribute to advanced alien engineering. They suggest that these structures include glass-like domes and other complex artifacts, asserting that NASA has airbrushed or manipulated photographs to hide these features from public view.
The book also revisits the “Face on Mars,” a formation photographed by NASA’s Viking Orbiter, which the authors believe is an artificial construct created by an ancient Martian civilization. They argue that this and other anomalies on Mars point to a broader, hidden history of intelligent life within our solar system.
A key document referenced in the book is the Brookings Report, a 1960 study commissioned by NASA, which discussed the potential societal impact of discovering extraterrestrial life. Hoagland and Bara suggest this report serves as the foundation for NASA’s alleged policy of secrecy regarding extraterrestrial findings, under the guise of preventing societal disruption.
Further, the authors assert that NASA’s leadership and decision-making have been shaped by individuals with connections to Freemasonry, including Wernher von Braun and other influential figures in the space program. They claim that Masonic symbolism is embedded in NASA’s mission logos, rituals, and even the geographic locations of launch sites.
The book ties these themes to a broader narrative about the existence of advanced ancient civilizations on Earth, the moon, and Mars. Hoagland and Bara speculate that these civilizations share a connection with ancient Egyptian culture and that NASA’s activities are part of a larger, covert effort to uncover and control this legacy.
“Dark Mission” makes no effort to present these claims as speculative but instead treats them as suppressed truths that challenge mainstream scientific narratives. The authors focus exclusively on topics they argue are directly related to NASA’s operations and history, without getting into unrelated UFO theories or external conspiracies. This adherence to its central thesis ensures that the book remains narrowly focused on NASA and its alleged role in concealing the truth about extraterrestrial life and ancient civilizations.
While the book has sparked considerable debate, its claims are presented as an alternative narrative to NASA’s official history. Whether readers find these arguments persuasive depends largely on their willingness to entertain theories that challenge conventional scientific and historical interpretations.
