Many spy satellites orbit on north-south paths that pass close to the poles so that, as the planet turns, the vast majority of Earth’s surface passes beneath their sensors over the course of 24 hours. She used her skills to improve the analysis of reconnaissance images and to plan new generations of spy satellites. Its collapse diminished not only a main threat to Washington but also a top rationale for maintaining a fleet of costly spy satellites. “Spy Satellite Photos May Aid in Global Environment Study,” The Associated Press reported in May 1992. By October 1992, the CIA was so confident in the ability of spy satellites to solve environmental mysteries that it established a large task force.

Source: bd News24 January 05, 2021 08:26 UTC