A FAMILY OF RECOVERABLE RECONNAISSANCE SATELLITES

Abstract

This memorandum describes a reconnaissance satellite system that would provide an early and continuing photographic reconnaissance capability in augmentation of the WS-117L program. Relatively simple in operation, the system would use a camera of essentially conventional design in a comparatively unsophisticated orbiting vehicle. A launching date about one year from the date of contract is contemplated. The system will produce pictures of a scale and resolution that will yield valuable intelligence information about large areas of the Soviet Union. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 12, 1957
Accession Number
AD0311461

Entities

People

  • A. H. Katz
  • J. H. Huntzicker
  • M. E. Davies
  • R. W. Buchheim
  • T. B. Garber

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Reconnaissance
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Ascent Trajectories
  • Cameras
  • Convection
  • Geometry
  • Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Panoramic Cameras
  • Photographic Equipment
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Reconnaissance
  • Reconnaissance Satellites
  • Retro Rockets
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets
  • Surveillance

Readers

  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites