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Deep Black: Space Espionage and National Security Mass Market Paperback – December 1, 1988

by William E. Burrows (Author)
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Examines how space technology is being used for espionage, discusses the clashes between the Air Force and the CIA for control of the vast system, and details the rivalry between Washington and Moscow
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  1. Print length
    431 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Berkley Books
  4. Publication date
    December 1, 1988
  5. Dimensions
    4.28 x 1.13 x 6.88 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0425108791
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0425108796
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  • Michael J
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, if dated, reference
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2011
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    As other reviewers have noted, this is probably the single best reference on space-based reconnaissance and espionage ever published. The biggest flaw, for today's readers, is that it's now over 25 years old, and there's been an explosion in reconnaissance technology since it was published- we're now in the age of stealth, drones and computing technology that can increase the resolution of photos taken thorugh the distortions of the atmosphere by an order of magnitude. Also missing- through no fault of the author's- is the revelations made public after the fall of the USSR in 1991. For a brief period Western researchers were given full access to projects like the Soviet military space stations (which were armed with 23mm automatic cannon), and the Soviet Almaz radar satellites.

    This is nonetheless an excellent reference on the history of aerial reconnaissance from its beginnings in the balloon age to just before the end of the cold war. It's exciting reading, too. A must-have for all aerospace fans. (Readers looking for a more recent update might check out Secret Projects: Military Space Technology by Bill Rose.)
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  • john jarrrard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful Book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2013
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    This book is great for learning all about the buildup to what we now know as the modern military machine from the Cold War. It explains things with a history lesson starting mostly after WW2. And, explains each stage of development of satellites and photo reconnaissance.

    The thing I would love to read is another edition with modern themes discussed. The only thing that even comes close to comparing to this book is something like the leaks from Wiki-Leaks, or Edward Snowden's revelations.
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  • paul h velazquez
    3.0 out of 5 stars okay read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
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    old and dated info
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  • Philip McCollum
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Eye-Opener Regarding Technology
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014
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    Learning about the scientific capabilities in the 1960s and 1970s really makes me wonder what sort of capabilities are available (and being hidden) in 2014.
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  • Booper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Put .... Summa Cum Laude on all fronts
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015
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    Having spent time in a few of the "arenas" WEB has presented to us, I was very impressed by his brief, spot on, discussion in the last paragraph on page 253 ending on 254, including the footnote on 253, when combined with his nod at "maskirovka". Would that it were possible to inject such an understanding into all members of the current Administration, including many of our elected representatives.
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  • J. Bailey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Real History
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2012
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    If you want to know real American History from the early 1960's....it was a scary time....read this.

    Life was very different back then. Ask not what your country can do for you...Ask what you can do for your country.
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  • Joseph T. Page II
    5.0 out of 5 stars Viewing 'Missing' History through the Keyhole
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2006
    There are very few books that define a genre - Mr. William Burrow's, "Deep Black" is one of those amazing 'trend setting' books that will always remain a classic. Being one of the earliest books that mention surveillance and reconnaissance satellites, "Deep Black" scared the pants off of most involved in the black world of space. Many books have followed in the two decades since Deep Black - even so, this is worth a place on your bookshelf.

    The book is very outdated (publication date: 1986), however, it has tremendous use as a history book of the technological and political systems at play during the 1950s to the mid-1980s. These tales form the basis of most introductory chapters of the slew of Discoverer/CORONA books that hit the shelves in the 1990s. Mr. Burrows has done a great job piercing through the veil of secrecy surrounding these systems. There may be various errors in fact from certain satellite systems or flights, but due to the heavy secrecy *STILL* surrounding those systems, he's done exceptional work.

    **Certified Space Professional Specific**: if you are a CSP, GET THIS BOOK. You might be working on the replacements for most of these systems, and a good foundation into the history of these satellites and the politics surrounding their inception will help you get an edge over your 'less-motivated' peers.
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  • Kindle Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars very bad shape! was not acceptable!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2016
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    Returned this. Book!
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  • DJF.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deep Black
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2024
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    This is a fascinating book - a must read for those who have an interest in the ‘dark art’ of satellites and their uses.
    Very good service from the seller whim I purchased this book from.
    Recommended.
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  • Guy Corriveau
    5.0 out of 5 stars the end of the Cold War: plausible cause
    Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2018
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    I read this book when it was released and now own my third copy --- I have to quit passing it on to others as a must read. Burroughs explains a lot of things in this book... some of which I actually experienced first hand -- I believe that technology was (and is) more than a force multiplier, it was (and is?) a peace maker.
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