The U.S. government sponsored a remote viewing research program called the Stargate Project from 1975 to 1995.

During the Cold War, the U.S. military and intelligence agencies invested approximately $20 million into the Stargate Project, which sought to harness psychic phenomena for espionage. Remote viewers were tasked with describing foreign military installations or events that were otherwise inaccessible. Despite some reports of occasional accurate descriptions, the program was ultimately terminated due to lack of consistent, actionable intelligence and methodological criticisms. Declassified documents have since revealed the extent and nature of these efforts, highlighting both the intrigue and skepticism surrounding remote viewing.