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

Topics to be dealt with at the meeting could include North Korea’s push to operate more spy satellites following its launch of its first military reconnaissance satellite on Nov. 21.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023

South Korea has its own expanding space ambitions, from space launch vehicles such as its Nuri rocket program to a fledgling reconnaissance satellite constellation, of which last Friday’s launch was the first placement.

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