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National reconnaissance almanac

Title
National reconnaissance almanac / Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance.
Author
Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance (U.S.), author.
Publication
Chantilly, Virginia : National Reconnaissance Office, 2016.

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Additional Authors
United States. National Reconnaissance Office, publisher.
Description
76 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 22 cm
Summary
"The Center for the Study of National Reconnaisance (CSNR) produced this almanac to celebrate the history, achievements and evolution of the reconnaissance discipline--from the individuals who forged its beginnings to those who further shaped the vision to meet the changing threats to national security during the past 55 years. This publication reveals the founding of the National Reconnaissnace Office (NRO) and its continued prosperity as a leading intelligence organization today. The CSNR believes you will find this almanac informative, engaging, and practical."--p. 1.
Subjects
Genre/Form
History.
Note
  • "January 2016."
  • G.P.O. sales statement incorrect in publication.
  • Shipping list no.: 2016-0232-P.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 67-72).
Contents
The concept and origins of reconnaissance -- National reconnaissance and space exploration timeline -- The NRO: its early years -- Directors of national reconnaissance -- Key events in the exploration of space and the evolution of space-based reconnaissance -- Founders of national reconnaissance -- Pioneers of national reconnaissance -- Table of selected NRO launches -- Selected sources for national reconnaissance research -- Acronyms -- Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance.
Call Number
JFD 18-2823
ISBN
  • 9781937219192
  • 1937219194
LCCN
2017491483
OCLC
948813751
Author
Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance (U.S.), author.
Title
National reconnaissance almanac / Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance.
Publisher
Chantilly, Virginia : National Reconnaissance Office, 2016.
Edition
Second edition.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 67-72).
Added Author
United States. National Reconnaissance Office, publisher.
Gpo Item No.
0306
Sudoc No.
D 1.2:AL 6/2016
Research Call Number
JFD 18-2823
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