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

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

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

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

Carrier Strike Group in South Korea and the successful placement of a reconnaissance satellite into orbit by North Korea.

From Washington Times • Nov. 23, 2023

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