When NASA needed a high-resolution imaging system for the Lunar Orbiter program to photograph potential Apollo landing sites, it began discussions with the National Reconnaissance Office, and in 1963 the DoD, CIA, and NASA signed a classified agreement governing the acquisition of the necessary hardware. Join curator James David as he discusses this first known instance of NASA using classified technologies.

Meet at the Museum "Great Seal", in the Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall on the first floor.

About the Ask an Expert lecture series: Every Wednesday at noon in the National Mall Building, a Museum staff member talks to the public about the history, collection, or personalities related to a specific artifact or exhibition in the Museum.