In "Black Ops - Science & Technology," readers are taken on a riveting journey through the clandestine world of the CIA's Directorate of Science and Technology. From the inception of the agency's groundbreaking manned overhead reconnaissance program at Area 51, this monograph provides a meticulously researched and compelling account of one of the most pivotal periods in intelligence history. At the heart of the narrative are the remarkable aircraft born from this program: the U-2, the A-12 OXCART, and overhead Satellites, both, pushing the boundaries of aviation technology and paved the way for modern reconnaissance capabilities. But "Black Ops - Science & Technology" goes beyond mere technological achievements, delving into the intricate web of politics, international relations, and bureaucratic maneuvering that shaped the program's trajectory. Readers gain insight into the program's far-reaching impact on the CIA's operations and organizational structure through meticulous detail and authoritative analysis. Most notably, establishing the Directorate of Science and Technology in the 1960s emerged as a defining legacy of these groundbreaking efforts, primarily focusing on overseeing reconnaissance programs that would forever alter the landscape of global intelligence. "Black Ops - Science & Technology" is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersection of science, technology, and espionage, offering a comprehensive and illuminating exploration of a pivotal chapter in the history of intelligence gathering.