Satellite in the shadows.

Authors :: Richelson, Jeffrey T.
Source :: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. May/Jun2005, Vol. 61 Issue 3, p26-33. 8p. 2 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Discusses the U.S. Defense Department stealth satellite program code-named Misty. Overview of the cost and benefits of the program; Senators objecting to the program; Background of the U.S.-Soviet Union conflict in 1963 which led to the development of the Misty program; Details of the flight of the Atlantis space shuttle in February 28, 1990 which carried the Misty satellite; Low-cost satellite programs that can match the capabilities of the Misty program. INSET: Hawk eyes.