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The shadowy role spy planes and satellites play

Who's looking at who from above?

The shadowy role spy planes and satellites play
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15/09/2025 13:30 ‧ 2 days ago | StarsInsider

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The United States currently operates approximately 130 military satellites. China is known to have around 70 military satellites, and Russia, 80. Other countries like France, Germany, and India operate between eight and 20.

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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