reconnaissance satellite

American  

noun

1. a military satellite designed to carry out photographic surveillance, gather electronic intelligence, detect nuclear explosions, or provide early warning of strategic-missile launchings.

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Example Sentences

Last November, North Korea placed its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit as part of its efforts to build a space-based surveillance network to deal with what it calls U.S.-led military threats.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Kim set forth plans to fire three more military spy satellites next year in addition to the country’s first reconnaissance satellite launched in November.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2023

The warning came two days after South Korea followed its bitter adversary into space, saying it had successfully put in orbit its first reconnaissance satellite.

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2023

North Korea last week successfully launched its first reconnaissance satellite, which it has said was designed to monitor U.S. and South Korean military movements.

From Reuters • Nov. 27, 2023

And it added that Mr Kim said "the possession of reconnaissance satellite is a full-fledged exercise of the right to self-defence".

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2023