During the Cold War, the U.S. became concerned with how it could initiate the launch of long-range nuclear strikes in the event its command and control apparatus was knocked out. This is the story of the development and deployment of the AN/DRC-8 Emergency Rocket Communication System, better known as ERCS, the suborbital satellite that could give the orders to unleash Armageddon if nobody else could.For a more in-depth look at the ERCS, check out our article at: https://www.twz.com/this-icbm-launche…Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:28 What Delivers Orders When Nothing Else Can?2:49 Developing the Last Chance Solution 5:45 ERCS Capabilities and the Minuteman II8:14 The Future of Nuclear Force Communications