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National Security Space

Air and Space Museum

During the Cold Wars, the United States and USSR looked toward space for ways to spy on one another for the purposes of maintaining National Security and technological superiority. This group of objects represent some of the early advances in space-based reconnaissance during the Space Race.


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Core, Reentry Capsule, Datasphere

Biocapsule, Primate

Cradle, Primate

Rectangular foil-covered box-shaped Primate Biocapsule container connected to large metal plate

Biocapsule, Primate

Reentry Capsule, Satellite, Discoverer XIII

Infrared sensor with black and white checkered cone with a ring mount.

Sensor, Infrared, Series III, Missile Defense Alarm System

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