Zenit – The First Soviet Photo-Reconnaissance Satellite

P. A. Gorin. (1997), JBIS, 50, pp.441-448

Refcode: 1997.50.441

Abstract:

The paper describes the development of the first two types of Soviet photo-reconnaissance satellites, Zenit-2 and Zenit-4. Apart from the satellites, the political background and development of the Soviet space reconnaissance infrastructure are described. The paper provides short comparisons of the Soviet Zenit and the U.S. CORONA programs. This essay represents the author’s personal opinion based on available sources.