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Spy satellite
A spy satellite is an Earth observation satellite or communications satellite deployed for military or intelligence applications.
Examples of spy satellite missions:
- high resolution photography (IMINT)
- communications eavesdropping (SIGINT)
- covert communications (HUMINT)
- enforcement of nuclear test bans
- detection of missile launches
See also:
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External links:
- http://www.fas.org/irp/imint/
- Chronology of spy satellites (http://infomanage.com/international/intelligence/spychron)
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