Eye in the Sky
The Story of the CORONA Spy Satellites
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Security, Science & Nature, Technology, Engineering, History, Americas, United States, 20th Century
| Author: | Dwayne Day | ISBN: | 9781588345189 |
| Publisher: | Smithsonian | Publication: | May 26, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Smithsonian Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dwayne Day |
| ISBN: | 9781588345189 |
| Publisher: | Smithsonian |
| Publication: | May 26, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Smithsonian Books |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
