Psychic Spies: CIA's Stargate Project

The CIA's Stargate Project was a secret U.S. government program launched during the Cold War to explore the potential of psychic phenomena, especially remote viewing, for espionage. It aimed to determine whether individuals could gather intelligence from afar using only their minds.

Though often criticized and shrouded in skepticism, the Stargate Project involved years of research and funding. Psychics were tested on their ability to describe hidden targets, secret facilities, and even foreign leaders' locations—all without physical access.

🧠 What Is Remote Viewing?

Remote viewing is the alleged ability to see events, places, or information from a distance using extrasensory perception (ESP). Stargate employed trained viewers to test this ability.

🕵️‍♂️ Government Involvement

Operated primarily by the CIA and Department of Defense, the program ran from the 1970s to the mid-1990s, with classified studies at SRI International and other labs.

🔬 Mixed Results & Controversy

While some claimed psychic successes, critics argued that the results lacked scientific rigor. In 1995, the program was declassified and officially shut down.

📜 Legacy of Stargate

Today, the Stargate Project remains a fascinating chapter in the intersection of intelligence and the paranormal—fueling debate, documentaries, and conspiracy theories.