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To: fso301
Didn’t satellites used to parachute film back to earth?

Yes, the Corona spysats did that. I just toured the National Air and Space Museum in Washingon, DC and they have a fantastic exhibit on the development of aerial spy photography from the U2 to the SR-71 to spy satellites. The film path on the Corona satellites was so complex I'm surprised it operated reliably.


53 posted on 10/27/2019 1:03:02 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

And do not overlook the famous ROCKOON!!!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockoon


54 posted on 10/27/2019 1:09:39 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
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