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
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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.

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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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