America's Secret Eyes in Space: The U.S. Keyhole Satellite Program

by Jeffrey T. Richelson

Traces the development of the U.S. spy satellite program, describes the types of information it gathers, and explains how spy satellites have helped shape foreign policy

Genres: Technology, History

375 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1990

Reviews

[K. Thayer "Boo" Hardy]

Having read this book when I started working in the Intelligence Community (IC), I can attest to its accuracy. This is a must-read for anyone interested in learning the origins of the Keyhole Program, and how Strategic Intelligence (SI) is gathered using National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) assets supporting U.S. policymakers and combatant commanders.