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Discoverer-14, the first successful U.S. photo-reconnaissance satellite launched on Aug. 18, 1960, provided more overhead imagery of the USSR than previously obtained by 24 over-flights of U-2 aircraft during a four-year period. The 3,000 ft. of 70-mm. film recovered from Discoverer-14 provided...
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