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Eyes in the sky: how the US, Russia, and China are using space spies
Who's looking at who from above?
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The United States currently operates anywhere between 339 and 485 military satellites. Russia and China reportedly have more than 100 each. France and Germany are believed to have 17 and eight, respectively.
A reconnaissance satellite is mainly deployed for military or intelligence purposes. But it can perform other tasks. Just what, precisely? Click through and find out who has eyes in the sky.
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