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February 22, 1995
The Corona reconnaissance satellite program, in existence from 1959 to 1972, is declassified.
CORONA (satellite)
The CORONA program was a series of American strategic reconnaissance satellites produced and operated by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Directorate of Science & Technology with substantial assistance from the U.S. Air Force. The CORONA satellites were used for photographic surveillance of the Soviet Union (USSR), China, and other areas beginning in June 1959 and ending in May 1972.
Reconnaissance satellite
A reconnaissance satellite or intelligence satellite is an Earth observation satellite or communications satellite deployed for military or intelligence applications.
February 22
February 22 is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 312 days remain until the end of the year.