Martian Mysteries: The Phobos Incident, Monoliths, and Ancient Ruins
Strange secrets surround Mars' mysterious moon Phobos and the Soviet mission sent to explore it. Uncover the truth behind the puzzling features on Phobos' surface and the shocking final moments of the Phobos 2 probe.
April 15, 2024
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Episode 542 · April 15, 2024
Martian Mysteries: The Phobos Incident, Monoliths, and Ancient Ruins
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Martian Mysteries: The Phobos Incident, Monoliths, and Ancient Ruins
Summary
In 1989, the Soviet Union sent two probes to explore Mars and its mysterious moon Phobos. The mission took a shocking turn when the Phobos 2 probe suddenly malfunctioned and captured a puzzling final image before going offline.As astronomers studied Phobos more closely, they discovered the tiny moon harbors some extraordinary secrets. Strange anomalies on its surface have led to theories that Phobos may be artificial or even hollow.Join us as we investigate the perplexing case of Phobos 2 and the enigmatic features of Mars' moon. We'll examine the evidence, discuss the possibilities, and uncover the truth behind one of the most fascinating mysteries in our solar system.
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