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Land, Edwin

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Land Credit: NASA

Born: 1909-05-07. Died: 1991-03-01.

Beginning in the early years of the Cold War, Land played a major role in the development of photographic reconnaissance and intelligence gathering efforts. Projects included the Genetrix balloon borne cameras, the U-2 program, Corona and Samos photographic satellites, and the Manned Orbiting Laboratory. He was a frequent advisor to President Dwight D. Eisenhower on photographic reconnaissance matters.

• Birth of Edwin Land. - . Related Persons: Land.

  American Engineer. Edwin Land was president of the Polaroid Corporation, and a member of the Purcell Panel that assessed space flight capabilities for the U.S. government in 1957-1958. His company was involved in developing special films and optical systems for space reconnaisance satellites in the 1950's and 1960's.

• Death of Edwin Land. - . Related Persons: Land.

  American Engineer. Edwin Land was president of the Polaroid Corporation, and a member of the Purcell Panel that assessed space flight capabilities for the U.S. government in 1957-1958. His company was involved in developing special films and optical systems for space reconnaisance satellites in the 1950's and 1960's.