America's Space Sentinels: The History of the DSP and SBIRS Satellite Systems
Praise for the first edition: "Richelson puts these satellite operations in the context of world events-from Russian missile programs to the Gulf War-and explains how DSP's infrared sensors are used to detect meteorites, monitor forest fires, and even gather industrial intelligence."-Journal of American History "An especially important and welcome addition to the literature of the military space program. Should be required reading for all who are interested in the strategic defense of the United States in the nuclear era."-Journal of Military History "An important book that valuably broadens the existing literature on space reconnaissance, which until this book focused almost exclusively on photographic imagery. . . . Richelson's insights and access to sources are extraordinary."-American Historical Review.
