Presenting the full story of the CORONA spy satellites' origins, Eye in the Sky explores the Cold War technology and far-reaching effects of the satellites on foreign policy and national security. Arguing that satellite reconnaissance was key to shaping the course of the Cold War, the book documents breakthroughs in intelligence gathering and achievements in space technology that rival the landing on the moon.
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Eye in the Sky: The Story of the CORONA Spy Satellites
Presenting the full story of the CORONA spy satellites' origins, Eye in the Sky explores the Cold War technology and far-reaching effects of the satellites on foreign policy and national security. Arguing that satellite reconnaissance was key to shaping the course of the Cold War, the book documents breakthroughs in intelligence gathering and achievements in space technology that rival the landing on the moon.
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ISBN-13: | 9781588345189 |
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Publisher: | Smithsonian Institution Press |
Publication date: | 05/26/2015 |
Sold by: | Penguin Random House Publisher Services |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 320 |
Sales rank: | 785,119 |
File size: | 16 MB |
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