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New Cameras Use Spy in the Sky to See Golf Balls
A May 1960s-era report suggests nine mile altitude cameras could discern golf balls on a fairway. It notes infrared and camouflage-detection films aid reconnaissance, while photo interpreters provide analysis. The piece links U-2 activity to high altitude imagery and notes secrecy in current aerial photography.
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