Rockets and Satellites Surveillance from Space |
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Author:
| Rice, Earle Rice, Earle |
Series title: | Military Engineering in Action Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7660-7529-0 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2016 |
Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $12.70 |
Book Description:
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The trail to find Osama bin Laden was uncovered by human and satellite intelligence, and the raid that killed him was directed by a fleet of intelligence-collecting satellites over Pakistan. Even though we can't see them, satellites play a large role in reconnaissance and defense support. Students will learn about the rockets that launch satellites, how satellites are used, and how the military uses secret space planes and test vehicles that are ready to spy from space or engage in any...
More DescriptionThe trail to find Osama bin Laden was uncovered by human and satellite intelligence, and the raid that killed him was directed by a fleet of intelligence-collecting satellites over Pakistan. Even though we can't see them, satellites play a large role in reconnaissance and defense support. Students will learn about the rockets that launch satellites, how satellites are used, and how the military uses secret space planes and test vehicles that are ready to spy from space or engage in any possible space wars. Full color photographs, fact boxes, and comprehensive coverage of the history of the U.S. satellite program fill out this timely volume.