spy satellite

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“In an espionage case, the whole country is a victim. We were so far advanced over the Russians in spy satellite technology. They leveled the playing field. That’s probably the most important point.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

A CIA official told me at the time that Carter asked to see the technical blueprints for a new spy satellite.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2024

The drone flight came several hours after the base had hosted the launch of a SpaceX rocket carrying a spy satellite for the federal government.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

The North’s balloon launches are part of a recent series of provocative steps, which include its failed spy satellite launch and test-firings of about 10 suspected short-range missiles this week.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

"Yeah, they called and offered to help out. Same software they use for enhancing spy satellite imagery."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir