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National Reconnaissance Program crisis photography concepts, part 3: Axumite

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During the Cold War, the NRO explored options for obtaining reconnaissance photos rapidly in a crisis, most of which relied on existing launch systems. Joseph Page discusses one concept that would have instead involved a "Franken-rocket" launched from a fighter jet.

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