The CIA’s Secret Base In The Middle Of Australia
The true story of Pine Gap
Pine Gap is a CIA facility located near Alice Springs, in Australia’s Northern Territory. Since being established in the 1960s, it has been the subject of intense scrutiny and controversy.
Right now, the specific nature of many activities conducted at Pine Gap remain classified. However, it’s believed to play a key role in helping the United States to monitor satellites, gather intelligence, and perform other important tasks. Quoting an article published by The Nautilus Institute:
“Its original and still principal purpose is to serve as the ground control station for geosynchronous signals intelligence (SIGINT) satellites developed by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It remains the CIA’s most important technical intelligence collection station in the world.”
But why did the United States Central Intelligence Agency choose the middle of Australia as a spy base? And how has Pine Gap affected international politics?
In this article, we’ll answer both questions (and more)!
