Eye in the Sky: The Story of the CORONA Spy Satellites

Author/Contributor(s):	Day, Dwayne
Publisher:	Smithsonian Books
Date:	8/17/1999
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

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.