spy satellites
Eyes above Earth
Spy satellites are spacecraft designed to gather intelligence through surveillance of Earth's surface.
They capture high-resolution imagery, intercept communications, or detect missile launches.
Officially called reconnaissance satellites, they've been operated by major powers since the Cold War: The spy satellite photographed military installations from orbit.
The technology remains classified, though commercial satellites now approach military-grade resolution.
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