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Podcast: The Master of None
Episode: The Truth About the Black Knight Satellite Conspiracy Theory
Description: Is the Black Knight Satellite an extraterrestrial spacecraft or simply space junk? The Black Knight Satellite Conspiracy Theory alleges that the object is an artificially made satellite, but NASA says that it's a wayward thermal blanket. In this podcast, hosts Caroline Delbert and Courtney Linder explore the origins of the Black Knight Satellite and present the scientific facts surrounding this mystery. They delve into Nikola Tesla's 1899 radio experiments and the significance of his discovery to Black Knight truthers. Additionally, the hosts explore how long-delayed echoes and the detection of a secret U.S. government satellite in 1960 further fueled the conspiracy...