Zirconic
Encyclopedia
Zirconic is the name of a program for the development of stealth
reconnaissance satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office
. The program includes the Misty and Prowler spacecraft.
Stealth technology
Stealth technology also termed LO technology is a sub-discipline of military tactics and passive electronic countermeasures, which cover a range of techniques used with personnel, aircraft, ships, submarines, and missiles, to make them less visible to radar, infrared, sonar and other detection...
reconnaissance satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office
National Reconnaissance Office
The National Reconnaissance Office , located in Chantilly, Virginia, is one of the 16 U.S. intelligence agencies. It designs, builds, and operates the spy satellites of the United States government.-Mission:...
. The program includes the Misty and Prowler spacecraft.
External links
- Stealth Satellite Sourcebook
- Globalsecurity.org article
- "New Spy Satellite Debated on Hill", The Washington PostThe Washington PostThe Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
, December 11, 2004.