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Spies in the Sky

Surveillance Satellites in War and Peace

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Focusing on the military dimension of the Space Age, the book highlights how satellites played a crucial role in preventing nuclear conflict during the Cold War. It argues that the Moon landings were secondary to the strategic use of military satellites, which helped avert a "hot war" between superpowers. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sputnik 1, the author reviews significant historical applications of space science, emphasizing the ongoing importance of military satellites in maintaining global peace and stability.

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Spies in the Sky, Pat Norris

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