Catch A Falling Star Part 2

Catch A Falling Star Part 2 C-119J performs aerial recovery of a deorbited satelite. The 1st successful recovery was accomplished on 19 August 1960

Highlights from a government produced documentary on Corona, America's first reconnaissance satellite program. Corona operated from 1960 to 1972 with 145 launches. The data from Corona helped build confidence in the measures taken by our national leaders to counter the growing Soviet threat. And it was yet another example of America's pioneering achievements.

Firsts in History:
-The first recovery of a vehicle from space.
-The first use of a satellite to gather photo intelligence.
-The first midair recovery of a reentry vehicle.
-The first mapping of the earth from space.

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[Adamsfl]

I agree.Have over 2 hours worth for film after editing bad parts out. Wifid the time to post it all some day, soon I hope.

[rick15666]

this is great! thanks for sharing. I was looking for exactly this in light of the recent declassification of the US spy satellites from the Cold War era.

[PitboyHarmony1]

Now we know exactly what they caught, a KH-9 Hexagon film can.

[p3on]

tom hanks has aged well

[CranberryJam]

Thank you for sharing the video. 

[ProphetoftheMachines]

They just don't make these like they used to.