NASA operates the Deep Space Network (DSN) — an international array of giant radio antennas officially designed to support interplanetary spacecraft missions. According to NASA, the DSN also provides radio astronomy observations and radar to “help improve our understanding of the Universe.” It’s run by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which also manages interplanetary robotic space missions.
The DSN consists of three facilities strategically spaced around the globe: near Madrid, Spain; Canberra, Australia; and Barstow, California. These locations are positioned at roughly equal distances from one another, supposedly to ensure continuous coverage of deep-space missions. But their strategic placement raises questions. After viewing the available information, one might begin to wonder: what else might they be hiding?
NASA states that it “envisions a future including manned and robotic missions to the Moon, Mars, the asteroid belt, and beyond.” Oddly, this phrasing makes it sound like these missions are far off — a future goal — even though NASA claims to be currently operating robotic missions on Mars. Why speak this way? Are the professionals at NASA unaware of how this sounds, or is there a larger narrative at play? Don, for instance, argues that the contradictions are intentional — that you and I are effectively the “missions” being managed. (Interestingly, some point out that “NASA” spelled in Hebrew can be interpreted as “liars.”)
NASA also works closely with the Department of Energy (DOE) as a nuclear authority. Whenever NASA uses electric fields created by voltage differences, you can be sure the public is affected as well. The DOE and NASA share data and execute operations alongside each other — a partnership rarely questioned.
SETI and NASA: Searching for Life or Something Else?
The SETI Institute studies radio frequencies in search of possible communication with extraterrestrials. Its mission is “to lead humanity's quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the universe and share that knowledge with the world.” Crucially, SETI works hand in hand with NASA. Their collaboration began when NASA funded a project to search for extraterrestrial life, which led to SETI’s formation in 1985.
On the surface, this seems like a spectacular advancement: the public funds the search for aliens. Yet many — myself included — remain skeptical. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize someone needs to oversee such programs to ensure accountability. But as with other alphabet agencies, interoperability and data sharing happen behind the scenes, leaving the public in the dark.
With NASA’s $21 billion budget, DARPA’s $4.119 billion, and the FCC’s $388 million, one might assume we have every reason to question them. Instead, we’re often told not to. And if you resist their narrative, you’re the problem — at least, that’s how it appears.
The Electrical Grid, Electromagnetism, and Ancient Knowledge
The U.S. electric grid, as described by the Department of Defense, is far more than power plants. It includes transmission lines, distribution systems, asset owners, manufacturers, service providers, and government officials at all levels working together to ensure “reliable, resilient, and secure electricity.” There are also interoperability requirements and data-sharing agreements between multiple agencies and governments — the same type of interlocking cooperation Don points out in the cipher.
Historically, electromagnetic phenomena have been known for centuries. PubMed notes that magnetism and electricity were first clearly described in the 16th and 18th centuries, with Hans Christian Ørsted in 1820 identifying the interaction between electricity and magnetism. James Clerk Maxwell later proposed that electromagnetic waves could be generated and travel through free space, while Heinrich Hertz demonstrated their generation, transmission, and reception.
Yet the timelines are inconsistent. How could Hertz “invent” electromagnetic radiation if Ørsted discovered it and Maxwell explained it decades earlier? And why does mainstream history ignore ancient artifacts and carvings suggesting early cultures already understood these forces? The Smithsonian, for instance, has an article titled Mesoamerican Sculptures Reveal Early Knowledge of Magnetism, confirming that ancient cultures knew about magnetic forces long before modern science “discovered” them.
Even the definitions feel manipulated. Experts say magnetism and electromagnetism are different, yet Maxwell’s 1873 work suggests they’re intimately related — essentially the same phenomenon. The distinction may simply be a narrative, made overly complex to prevent the public from seeing how straightforward it really is.
The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Modern Systems
The electromagnetic spectrum covers all frequencies of electromagnetic radiation, including radio frequencies and light. NASA relies on its Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program to transfer data for all missions. Nearly every NASA endeavor depends on this invisible grid.
Energy lines and electrical lines create magnetic fields whenever power flows — meaning you’re surrounded by magnetic fields daily, even if you live off the grid. Multispectral and hyperspectral imaging technologies originally developed for the military can now detect thermal footprints, identify objects, and even analyze documents and paintings. Satellites like Landsat 8, launched in 2013, allow scientists to view Earth changes in ways that combine human, animal, and machine perspectives.
Companies like Airbus are at the forefront of artificial intelligence. Their AI-based systems, including NASA’s CIMON-2 robot on the ISS, can sense, process, and respond to human emotions — raising further questions about how far surveillance and data collection go.
Telecommunications, Military Systems, and Smart Cities
Wireless communications — from early telegraphs to today’s cell networks — all rely on electromagnetic principles. The Telecommunications Reform Act of 1996 opened the door for any communications company to compete in any market, but also created a framework that arguably consolidates control of the industry. The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), with over 400 major companies worldwide, now leads the push for “smart buildings” and “smart cities.”
Radar systems, military operations, and weather monitoring all operate on the same principles. Agencies like NOAA track space weather, solar flares, and electromagnetic fields — systems that blend civilian and military uses seamlessly. Meanwhile, DARPA funds advanced projects like the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay — an “internet for energy” designed to move power across battlefields.
Putting It All Together
From NASA and SETI to DARPA and the DOE, a vast web of organizations, companies, and universities collaborate on technologies that rely on the electromagnetic grid — technologies capable of everything from deep-space communication to weather prediction, from target recognition to smart city infrastructure. Because these projects fall under national security protections, the public only sees curated fragments.
When you follow the connections — budgets, institutions, ancient knowledge, and emerging AI systems — a picture emerges of powerful entities working behind the scenes on technologies that shape not just space exploration but daily life. Whether you see this as progress or manipulation, the evidence is there for anyone willing to look closely.