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Cold War Surveillance

This U.S. Spy Satellite Was a Cold War Game Changer

20203 minPGexplainer

The CIA's Gambit satellite system transforms aerial reconnaissance of Soviet military targets in 1963.

Cold War Surveillance

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Channel: Smithsonian Channel

This U.S. Spy Satellite Was a Cold War Game Changer

2020• 3 minPG

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The CIA's Gambit satellite system transforms aerial reconnaissance of Soviet military targets in 1963.

Synopsis

In 1963, the CIA launches the Gambit, an advanced aerial reconnaissance satellite system designed to capture high-resolution images of Soviet military targets. This pivotal technology marks a significant advancement in intelligence-gathering during the Cold War. Featured in the Series: Atomic Age Declassified: Spies in Space, the Gambit system provides crucial insights into Soviet operations, showcasing the lengths the U.S. goes to secure vital information. The satellite's capabilities revolutionize surveillance, allowing for unprecedented monitoring of ground-based military activities in the USSR.

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