I ordered this book not looking at the page count naively thinking it would be an short read. Ashamed to admit I never really pondered how the military and astrophysics are so intertwined. This detailed history of how the interests of astrophysics and the military have depended on each other is well researched and clearly presented. The tone is neither scolding nor accusatory, but in a matter of fact way presents the history of their partnership from telescopes to spy satellites. We learn of the spin governments use in describing their military objectives. I was thankful to be reminded to look beneath the surface of such platitudes to think deeper on the world we hope to build.