Land, Edwin
Person · USA
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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.
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.
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1909 May 7
- Birth of Edwin Land. - .
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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.
1991 March 1
- Death of Edwin Land. - .
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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.