| 单词 | spy satellite |
| 例句 | I sat on the ground with my back against the stones and my head tilted back so I could see the stars with all the spy satellites mixed in. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z "Yeah, they called and offered to help out. Same software they use for enhancing spy satellite imagery." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Photographs transmitted by the spy satellite showed Soviet construction crews digging a twenty-three-mile-long trench near Moscow. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Next to George Clooney's spy satellite, it's this column's favourite piece of celebrity hardware. Martha Stewart's latest lifestyle tip: a drone of your own 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z The CIA was involved, tapping all the phones and arranging spy satellites to penetrate the interiors of school children’s desks. Our last Thanksgiving 2012-11-23T01:00:00Z North Korea is in its final stages of preparation for the launch of a spy satellite, and appears to have received technical assistance from Russia, South Korea's intelligence agency said this month. Russian resources minister visits North Korea amid new missile development 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z One area where North Korea is believed to be receiving Russian technological assistance is a spy satellite launch program. South Korea’s Yoon will warn APEC leaders about the risks of a Russia-North Korea arms deal 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z North Korea is preparing to launch a spy satellite after having failed twice this year to put one in orbit. Blinken visits South Korea as North Korea, Russia deepen ties 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The possession of its own spy satellites would give South Korea an independent space-based surveillance system to monitor North Korea in almost real time. South Korea plans to launch its first military spy satellite on Nov. 30 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z South Korea currently has no military reconnaissance satellites of its own and relies on U.S. spy satellites to monitor moves by North Korea. South Korea plans to launch its 1st military spy satellite on Nov. 30 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z North Korea’s two recent attempts to launch a spy satellite ended in failure due to technical issues. North Korea has likely sent missiles as well as ammunition and shells to Russia, Seoul says 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z After two consecutive failures to put its first military spy satellite into orbit in recent months, North Korea vowed to make a third launch attempt in October. South Korea’s Yoon will warn APEC leaders about the risks of a Russia-North Korea arms deal 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z With aid from the United States, South Korea also plans to launch its first spy satellite on Nov. 30 on a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket from the U.S. military's Vandenberg base. Blinken visits South Korea as North Korea, Russia deepen ties 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Lee said U.S. spy satellites produce much higher-resolution imagery but are operated under U.S. strategic objectives, not South Korea’s. South Korea plans to launch its first military spy satellite on Nov. 30 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z The possession of its own spy satellites would give South Korea an independent space-based surveillance system to monitor North Korea in almost near-time. South Korea plans to launch its 1st military spy satellite on Nov. 30 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z The NIS said North Korea, for its part, is likely receiving Russian technological assistance over its plan to launch its first military spy satellite into space. North Korea has likely sent missiles as well as ammunition and shells to Russia, Seoul says 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Yoon said the main objective of North Korea’s spy satellite launch, which involves a rocket, is to advance its nuclear delivery vehicle. South Korea’s Yoon will warn APEC leaders about the risks of a Russia-North Korea arms deal 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Experts say the decision to meet Putin at Vostochny Cosmodrome, a major satellite launch facility in the Russian Far East, hinted at Kim’s desire to seek Russian technology assistance over spy satellites. South Korea’s spy agency says North Korea shipped more than a million artillery shells to Russia 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z North Korea has also pledged to launch a spy satellite, having failed twice this year to put one in orbit. Blinken to visit South Korea; North Korea, Russia on agenda 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z But Lee said it’s much more economical to use a SpaceX rocket to fire a spy satellite from the Vandenberg base. South Korea plans to launch its 1st military spy satellite on Nov. 30 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Among the military assets North Korea reportedly wants to manufacture with Russian assistance are spy satellites. South Korea, US and Japan condemn North Korea’s alleged supply of munitions to Russia 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Those spy satellite photographs captured in the Middle East half a century ago now provide archaeologists with a unique record of how the terrain in the region once looked. What declassified Cold-War spy photos tell us about ancient Rome 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The spy satellite images, however, showed something different. Spy photos of Syrian desert reveal ancient Roman forts 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The envoys also pledged "stern responses" if the North launches a spy satellite this month as it had announced, after two failed attempts. Russia's foreign minister to visit North Korea Oct. 18-19 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Other observers say a SpaceX rocket would be more reliable to carry the South Korean spy satellite, which is heavier than the satellite launched in 2022. South Korea plans to launch its 1st military spy satellite on Nov. 30 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Two recent North Korean attempts to place a spy satellite into orbit failed for technical reasons, and North Korea vowed a third launch in October. South Korea, US and Japan condemn North Korea’s alleged supply of munitions to Russia 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Archaeologist Rocco Palermo of Bryn Mawr College, who wasn’t involved in the study, says spy satellite photos have become a vital resource for researchers and their detailed examination is a crucial advance. What declassified Cold-War spy photos tell us about ancient Rome 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Now, archaeologists are suggesting a more mercantile explanation, thanks to the discovery of hundreds of additional Roman-style structures seen in declassified U.S. spy satellite photos. Spy photos of Syrian desert reveal ancient Roman forts 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Pyongyang has failed twice to place a spy satellite in orbit, in May and August, and has vowed to try again as early as October. US carrier Ronald Reagan to visit South Korea in show of force 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z North Korea is also eager to acquire its own spy satellite. South Korea plans to launch its 1st military spy satellite on Nov. 30 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z North Korea has failed twice to place a spy satellite in orbit, both in May and August, and has vowed to try again as early as October. North Korea says military satellite key to countering U.S. 'space militarisation' 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z They expressed concern Moscow could seek ammunition from North Korea to prop up its dwindling stocks in its invasion of Ukraine, while Pyongyang could get technological aid for its spy satellite and missile programmes. North Korea-Russia rail traffic surges, suggesting arms supply - think tank 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Military planners fear that jamming or destruction in space might deprive a nation of its spy satellites just when they are most needed. The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z North Korea reportedly wants to receive Russian technologies to help its development of spy satellites, nuclear-propelled submarines and powerful long-range missiles. South Korea parades troops and powerful weapons in its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in years 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers last week that North Korea is likely receiving Russian technological assistance on a spy satellite launch program. South Korea plans to launch its 1st military spy satellite on Nov. 30 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z North Korea reportedly wants to receive Russian technologies to complete the development of spy satellites, nuclear-propelled submarines and powerful long-range missiles. South Korea’s Yoon calls for a strong military amid deepening North Korean-Russian ties 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Many experts say North Korea would seek Russian help to complete the development of high-tech weapons systems such as spy satellites, nuclear-powered submarines and powerful long-range missiles. Kim Jong-un sets forth steps to boost Russia ties as U.S. and Seoul warn about weapons deals 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Many experts say Kim would seek to secure Russian help to acquire a sophisticated spy satellite, a nuclear-propelled submarine and powerful long-range missiles. North Korea says Kim Jong Un is back home from Russia, where he deepened ‘comradely’ ties with Putin 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The venue is probably linked to North Korean struggles to put into space an operational spy satellite to monitor U.S. and South Korean military movements. North Korea’s Kim gets a close look at Russian fighter jets as his tour narrows its focus to weapons 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Jeon Ha Gyu, a spokesperson for the South Korean Defense Ministry, told reporters Monday that the country’s first military spy satellite will be launched from California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base on Nov. 30. South Korea plans to launch its 1st military spy satellite on Nov. 30 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z North Korea has struggled to put into space an operational spy satellite to monitor U.S. and South Korean military movements. Kim Jong Un stops to see a fighter jet factory as Russia and North Korea are warned off arms deals 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z There’s widespread concern in Seoul that North Korea in return would receive advanced weapons technologies from Russia, including those related to military spy satellites, which would increase the threat posed by Kim’s military nuclear program. No sign of Kim Jong-un as his Russia visit continues and Seoul expresses concern over Putin meetings 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z There’s widespread concern in Seoul that the North in return would receive advanced weapons technologies from Russia, including those related to military spy satellites, which would increase the threat posed by Kim’s military nuclear program. South Korea expresses ‘concern and regret’ over military cooperation talks between Kim and Putin 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Earlier this year North Korea twice tried, and failed, to launch a spy satellite. Vladimir Putin says military co-operation with North Korea a possibility 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Under a contract with SpaceX, South Korea plans to launch four more spy satellites by 2025, according to South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration. South Korea plans to launch its 1st military spy satellite on Nov. 30 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z In recent months, North Korea has repeatedly failed to put its first military spy satellite into orbit. North Korea’s Kim vows full support for Russia’s ‘sacred fight’ after viewing launchpads with Putin 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z He has previously said they are crucial to enhancing the threat of his nuclear-capable missiles, and North Korea has repeatedly failed to place spy satellites into orbit. No sign of Kim Jong-un as his Russia visit continues and Seoul expresses concern over Putin meetings 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z He has previously said that is crucial to enhancing the threat of his nuclear-capable missiles, and North Korea has repeatedly failed to put its first military spy satellite into orbit. South Korea expresses ‘concern and regret’ over military cooperation talks between Kim and Putin 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Kim’s visit to Russia comes after North Korea experienced repeated failures in recent months to put its first military spy satellite into orbit. How Kim’s meeting with Putin at Russian spaceport may hint at his space and weapons ambitions 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Lee said that U.S. spy satellites produce much higher-resolution imagery but they are operated under U.S. strategic objectives, not South Korea’s. South Korea plans to launch its 1st military spy satellite on Nov. 30 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z The unprecedented visit comes as North Korea seeks to put its first spy satellite into orbit, an effort that has seen two failed attempts this year. Explainer: How could Russia help North Korea build a satellite? 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Kim has made it a top priority to launch a spy satellite, as he pushes his nuclear-armed country to step up the development of ballistic missiles, drones and attack submarines. North Korea's Kim meets Putin in Russia as missiles launched from Pyongyang 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z North Korea may seek co-operation from Russia on its space programme, which late last month failed a for second time to place a spy satellite in orbit after a rocket failure. Kim Jong Un crosses Russian border for talks with Putin 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The country has vowed to make a third try for the spy satellite in October. How Kim’s meeting with Putin at Russian spaceport may hint at his space and weapons ambitions 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The New York Times reported Kim may be seeking technology from Russia that would help him build a nuclear-powered submarine and deploy spy satellites. North Korean weapons cache gives Kim a role in Putin’s invasion 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z North Korea made a second attempt at placing a military spy satellite in space orbit on Thursday, but it failed after the rocket experienced a problem during the third stage flight, state media reported. 'Bizarre' long-legged bird-like dinosaur has scientists enthralled 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z He is still struggling to master key strategic weapons, chiefly a spy satellite and a nuclear-armed submarine. How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance? 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z North Korea’s second attempt to place a military spy satellite in orbit failed Aug. 24, but the country said it will make a third attempt in October. North Korea fires cruise missiles into the sea after US-South Korean military drills end 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z In response to North Korea’s failed launch of a spy satellite last week, the U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on two men and a Moscow-registered firm accused of supporting North Korea’s ballistic missile program. U.S. hits North Korean and Russian accused of supporting North Korea’s ballistics missile program 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z North Korea has failed twice in recent months to launch a spy satellite. Japan sanctions 3 groups and 4 individuals for supporting North Korea’s missile program 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z North Korea has failed twice in recent months to launch a spy satellite into orbit. US hits North Korean and Russian accused of supporting North Korea’s ballistics missile program 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Its second attempt at launching a spy satellite failed last week, but it plans a third attempt in October. North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea and rehearsed occupation of its rivals 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z South Korea's presidential office convened a security meeting after North Korea's late-night launch, which followed its second failed attempt last week to put its first spy satellite into orbit. North Korea stages nuclear strike drill to protest allied exercises 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Its most recent known weapons test was its failed second launch of a spy satellite last Thursday. Kim calls for North Korean military to be constantly ready to smash US-led invasion plot 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z North Korea's second attempt to place a spy satellite in orbit failed after the booster experienced a problem with its third stage, state media reported. North Korea's frantic space launch pace brings advances - and setbacks 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z North Korea confirmed after the early morning launch Thursday that it was an unsuccessful second attempt to launch a spy satellite. World Cup plans in Okinawa unaffected by North Korean spy satellite launch attempt 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z North Korea's second attempt to put a spy satellite into space has failed, three months after its first launch crashed into the sea. North Korea's second spy satellite launch fails 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The North made a failed launch of a spy satellite there in late May. North Korea says its attempt to launch a spy satellite failed but vows a 3rd try 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Aug. 24, 2023: North Korea makes a second attempt to put a spy satellite in orbit, but it failed when the rocket booster experienced a problem during its third stage. North Korea's space launch program and long-range missile projects 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The nuclear-armed North has said it wants a working system of spy satellites to monitor the U.S. and South Korean militaries, and analysts say the Chollima-1 has the potential to be a capable system. North Korea's frantic space launch pace brings advances - and setbacks 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z The nuclear-armed country has been seeking to place what would be its first military spy satellite into orbit, saying it eventually plans a fleet of satellites to monitor moves by U.S. and South Korean troops. North Korea launches space rocket, alarming Japan 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z For North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a spy satellite is a coveted prize, as it would let him monitor incoming attacks and plot his own more accurately. North Korea's second spy satellite launch fails 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z In its first launch attempt, a North Korean rocket carrying a spy satellite plunged into the sea soon after liftoff. North Korea says its attempt to launch a spy satellite failed but vows a 3rd try 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z But it is likely be the North’s second attempt to put a spy satellite into space. North Korea conducts rocket launch in likely 2nd attempt to put spy satellite into orbit 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The May satellite launch was the nuclear-armed state's sixth such attempt, and the first since 2016, aimed at putting its first spy satellite into orbit to monitor U.S. military activities. Japan, South Korea criticise North Korea satellite launch plan 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The secretive North considers its space and military rocket programmes a sovereign right, and analysts say spy satellites are crucial to improving the effectiveness of its weapons. North Korea launches space rocket, alarming Japan 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z July 5, 2023: South Korea's military says it retrieved the wreckage of the spy satellite from the sea, and found it had no meaningful military use as a reconnaissance platform. North Korea's space launch program and long-range missile projects 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Some civilian experts said the spy satellite earlier disclosed by the North’s state media were likely capable of detecting only big targets like warships or planes. North Korea says its attempt to launch a spy satellite failed but vows a 3rd try 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z A spy satellite is among an array of high-tech weapons systems that North Korea’s leader has publicly vowed to acquire to cope with what he describes as intensifying U.S.-led hostility. North Korea tells Japan of launch plan, a possible second try to put up spy satellite 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z South Korean lawmakers briefed by Seoul's intelligence agency warned last week of another spy satellite launch by the North in the coming weeks, partly to mark its founding anniversary on Sept. 9. Japan, South Korea criticise North Korea satellite launch plan 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z In late May, North Korea tried to launch its first spy satellite, but the rocket carrying the satellite plunged into the sea soon after liftoff. North Korea tells Japan of launch plan, a possible 2nd try to put up spy satellite, Japan media say 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z It was supposed to put North Korea's first spy satellite into orbit. North Korea to launch satellite over Yellow Sea -Japan Coast Guard 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z A spy satellite is among an array of high-tech weapons systems Kim Jong Un has publicly vowed to acquire. North Korea says its attempt to launch a spy satellite failed but vows a 3rd try 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The United States, South Korea and others condemned the North’s first spy satellite launch for raising tensions. North Korea tells Japan of launch plan, a possible second try to put up spy satellite 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The North’s first attempt to launch a spy satellite in late May ended in failure. North Korea’s Kim watches cruise missile launches as US, South Korean troops begin annual drills 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z South Korea’s spy agency said last week that North Korea was taking steps needed for the test flights of intercontinental ballistic missiles and shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles as well as a spy satellite launch. North Korea tells Japan of launch plan, a possible 2nd try to put up spy satellite, Japan media say 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z South Korea’s spy service told lawmakers Thursday that North Korea was taking steps needed for the launches of long-range missiles and an attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit. North Korea’s Kim watches cruise missile launches as US, South Korean troops begin annual drills 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z The system, operated by the Chinese military’s Strategic Support Force, is viewed as a low-cost surveillance system that is less expensive than using spy satellites. U.S. general: China likely planning more spy balloons over U.S. 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z At the time, Grusch was detailed to the National Reconnaissance Office, the agency that operates U.S. spy satellites. Whistleblower tells Congress the U.S. is concealing ‘multi-decade’ program that captures UFOs 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z The Space Force is requiring the United Launch Alliance to launch two Vulcan missions before it will be confident about using the rocket for spy satellites and other national security payloads. A Rocket Alternative to SpaceX Inches Toward Its First Launch 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z A spy satellite is among an array of high-tech weapons systems North Korea’s leaaer has publicly vowed to acquire as he looks to expand his nuclear arsenal. North Korea tells Japan of launch plan, a possible 2nd try to put up spy satellite, Japan media say 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The North’s first attempt to launch a spy satellite in late May ended in failure, when a rocket carrying the satellite plunged into the ocean soon after liftoff. North Korea’s Kim watches cruise missile launches as US, South Korean troops begin annual drills 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z In late May, North Korea’s launch of its first spy satellite ended in failure, with a rocket carrying it plunging to the ocean soon after liftoff. North Korea fires its first ICBM in 3 months after making threat over alleged U.S. spy flights 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z This year, North Korea has test fired its first ever solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile and conducted a failed attempt to launch its first-ever spy satellite on a new launch vehicle. US, Japan, S.Korea hold rare military meeting as N.Korea launches missile 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z South Korea concluded that the North’s satellite technology was so rudimentary that it could never serve as a functioning spy satellite. Your Thursday Briefing: Israel’s West Bank Raid Ends 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The United States and its allies condemned the North’s first spy satellite launch for raising tensions and violating U.N. North Korea tells Japan of launch plan, a possible 2nd try to put up spy satellite, Japan media say 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Because the data came from spy satellites, the U.S. government didn’t publish how precise the measurements were. Have We Found Fragments of a Meteor from Another Star? 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Its leader, Kim Jong-un, has said that putting military spy satellites over the Korean Peninsula was one of his top priorities. Kim Jong-un Wants a Satellite in Space. Seoul Says He Has a Long Way to Go. 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z North Korea had tried to launch its first spy satellite in late May, but the long-range rocket carrying it plunged into the waters off the Korean Peninsula’s west coast soon after liftoff. North Korean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space, Seoul says 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z In late May, a North Korean launch of a rocket carrying its first spy satellite ended in failure, with the rocket plunging into waters soon after liftoff. The US flies nuclear-capable bombers in a fresh show of force against North Korea 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z B-52 strategic bomber took part in military exercises with South Korea on Friday, Seoul officials said, in the latest show of force amid tension over North Korea's failed launch of a spy satellite. US B-52 bomber joins drills with South Korea amid North Korea tension 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Sunday's anniversary came amid concerns Pyongyang could soon conduct another launch of its first military spy satellite to boost monitoring of U.S. military activities after its first attempt ended in failure on May 31. North Korea holds rallies denouncing US, warns of nuclear war 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z That decision left Washington highly dependent on spy satellites to assess the security of nuclear weapons sites and movements of warheads, and communications intercepts to monitor the loyalty of Russian commanders, said Polymeropoulos. Russia mercenary threat revives concern over nuclear arsenal security 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said acquiring a military spy satellite is crucial to beef up his country’s defense capability. North Korean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space, Seoul says 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z In 2019, the United States declassified spy satellite images of the region’s glaciers dating back to 1970, providing a new scientific baseline. Himalayan glaciers on track to lose up to 75% of ice by 2100 - report 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Since the start of 2022, North Korea has carried out more than 100 missile tests, some of which were related to developing a spy satellite and other powerful weapons on Kim’s wish list. North Korea calls failed spy satellite launch ‘the most serious’ shortcoming, vows 2nd launch 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Experts say that putting spy satellites into orbit would make North Korea’s military more effective and its nuclear arsenal more dangerous. North Korea Criticizes Officials for Failed Satellite Launch 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z A spy satellite is among several high-tech military assets Kim has publicly vowed to acquire to cope with what he calls U.S.-led hostility. North Korea calls failed spy satellite launch ‘the most serious’ shortcoming, vows 2nd launch 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Thursday’s missile firings were North Korea’s first rocket activity since May 31, when a long-range rocket carrying the country’s first spy satellite crashed off the Korean Peninsula’s west coast. North Korea opens key party meeting to discuss its struggling economy and defense strategies 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Last month, Pyongyang unsuccessfully tried to launch a spy satellite, in its first satellite launch since 2016. North Korea starts key party meeting to discuss defence strategy - KCNA 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z They were the North’s first weapons launches since it tried to put its first spy satellite into orbit in late May. U.S. deploys nuclear-powered submarine to South Korea after North Korea resumes missile tests 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The arrival comes after North Korea fired two short-range missiles off its east coast on Thursday and follows a failed attempt by Pyongyang to launch a spy satellite last month. U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrives at South Korea's Busan port 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Since the start of 2022, North Korea has carried out more than 100 missile tests, some of which were related to developing a spy satellite and other powerful weapons on Kim’s wish-list. North Korea calls failed spy satellite launch ‘the most serious’ shortcoming, vows 2nd launch 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z On May 31, North Korea attempted to launch its first spy satellite into space, although it ended in failure with the booster and payload plunging into the sea. South Korea recovers part of rocket used in North's satellite launch -military 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z With the war in Ukraine showcasing the value of network-controlled guided weapons, analysts say North Korea is feeling growing pressure to get a spy satellite into orbit. North Korea test-fires missiles amid major U.S., South Korea live-fire exercises 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The launch failed as the rocket carrying the spy satellite crashed into the waters off the Korean Peninsula’s west coast. U.S. deploys nuclear-powered submarine to South Korea after North Korea resumes missile tests 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z In May, a North Korean long-range rocket carrying its first spy satellite crashed off the Korean Peninsula’s west coast. US sanctions North Korean couple accused of helping to procure equipment for ballistic missiles 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Pyongyang unsuccessfully tried to launch a spy satellite late last month, in its first satellite launch since 2016, with the rocket booster and payload plunging into the sea. North Korea fires two short-range missiles after warning of response to allied drills 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The North Korean launch is its first since it failed in an attempt to put its first spy satellite into orbit in late May. South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile toward sea 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z North Korea unsuccessfully tried to launch a spy satellite late last month, in its first such attempt since 2016, with the rocket booster and payload plunging into the sea. South Korea's Yoon oversees major live-fire drills with U.S. 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z On May 31, North Korea launched its first spy satellite into space, although it ended in failure with the booster and payload plunging into the sea. South Korea says Chinese warships searching waters where N.Korea rocket crashed 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z A senior Biden administration official said that U.S. spy satellites detected an explosion at the Kakhovka dam just before it collapsed, but American analysts still do not know what — or who — caused it. Battles Rage as Ukraine Tries to Retake Russian-Occupied Territory 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Last week, it drew international condemnation by attempting to launch its first spy satellite, although the rocket and the payload plunged into the sea. North Korean youth group donates rocket launchers to military - media 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z North Korea this year test-fired its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile and last week attempted to launch its first spy satellite, although the rocket and the payload plunged into the sea. South Korea's Yoon says alliance with U.S. 'nuclear-based' 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z The North’s attempt to put its first military spy satellite into orbit last Wednesday failed as its rocket crashed off the Korean Peninsula’s western coast. North Korean leader’s sister vows 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite, slams UN meeting 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z North Korea will never acknowledge U.N. sanctions resolutions "even if they slap them hundred, thousand times," she said, pledging to continue exercising its sovereign rights, including launching spy satellites. North Korea slams UN meeting on satellite launch, 'robbery' US demand 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z On Wednesday North Korea launched its first spy satellite into space, but that ended in failure with the booster and payload plunging into the sea. South Korea slaps sanctions on North's hacking group after failed satellite launch 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The launch on Wednesday was an attempt by North Korea to put its first spy satellite into space, but it ended in failure, with the booster and payload plunging into the sea. US calls for UN meeting on North Korea's attempted satellite launch 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z A military spy satellite is one of several high-tech weapons systems that Kim has publicly vowed to develop to bolster his nuclear deterrent in the face of U.S. sanctions and pressure. North Korean leader’s sister slams US for criticizing failed satellite launch 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z She said her country’s attempt to acquire a spy satellite is a legitimate step to respond to military threats posed by the U.S. and its allies. North Korean leader’s sister vows 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite, slams UN meeting 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z However, the spy satellite disclosed in the country’s state-run media earlier didn’t appear to be sophisticated enough to produce high-resolution imagery. North Korea spy satellite launch fails as rocket falls into the sea 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z North Korea on Thursday rejected condemnation of the launch by Washington and other countries, saying it has a sovereign right to space development and vowing to soon put a spy satellite into orbit. South Korea slaps sanctions on North's hacking group after failed satellite launch 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z “Military spy satellites can help provide the North with that capability.” Sirens and Chaos Rattle Seoul After False Evacuation Alarm 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The secretive country considers its space and military rocket programmes a sovereign right, and analysts say spy satellites are crucial to improving the effectiveness of its weapons. Why North Korea's satellite launch attempt may be 'first of many' 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z In her earlier statement Friday, Kim Yo Jong said the North’s spy satellite “will be correctly put on space orbit in the near future” but didn’t say when its second launch attempt would take place. North Korean leader’s sister vows 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite, slams UN meeting 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z In his visit to the space agency in mid-May, Kim emphasized the strategic significance of a spy satellite in North Korea’s standoff with the United States and South Korea. North Korea spy satellite launch fails as rocket falls into the sea 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Dec. 19, 2022: North Korea said it has conducted a "final phase" test for the development of a spy satellite at the Sohae launch station to check satellite imaging, data transmission and control systems. North Korea's space launch programme and long-range missile projects 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched a purported rocket Wednesday, a day after the country announced a plan to put its first military spy satellite into orbit, South Korea’s military said. North Korea launches rocket likely connected to military spy satellite, South Korea says 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z South Korea recently joined the fray by vowing to place its first military spy satellite in orbit by 2025 and testing a launch rocket twice since March last year. North Korean Rocket Triggers Evacuation Orders in South Korea and Japan 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, North Korean state media reported leader Kim Jong Un had inspected a finished military spy satellite at his country’s aerospace center and approved the satellite’s launch plan. North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Tuesday it would launch its first military spy satellite in June and described space-based reconnissaince as crucial for monitoring the United States’ “reckless” military exercises with rival South Korea. North Korea says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Nuclear-armed North Korea says it has completed its first military spy satellite and leader Kim Jong Un has approved final preparations for the launch. North Korea says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z He said the North would launch a spy satellite in June. North Korea launches rocket likely connected to military spy satellite, South Korea says 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, North Korean state media reported leader Kim Jong-un had inspected a finished military spy satellite at his country’s aerospace center and approved the satellite’s launch plan. North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z South Korea is expected to launch its first spy satellite later this year. South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Last week, North Korea's state media reported that leader Kim Jong Un had approved final preparations for the launch of the North's first military spy satellite. South Korea, US hold largest live-fire drills to respond to 'full-scale' attack 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z The Nuri is key to the country's ambitious plans to jumpstart its space programme and boost progress in 6G networks, spy satellites and even lunar probes. South Korea set for third launch of homegrown space rocket on Thursday 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z It wasn’t immediately clear whether a North Korean spy satellite would significantly bolster its defenses. North Korea launches rocket likely connected to military spy satellite, South Korea says 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Experts say Kim would want his country to launch a spy satellite before South Korea does. North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z It currently relies on U.S. spy satellites to monitor North Korean facilities. South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z North Korea says it has completed its first military spy satellite, and leader Kim Jong Un has approved final preparations for a launch to place it in orbit, without publicising a date. North Korea constructing satellite launch pad with 'new urgency' - report 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z With a heated arms race in Asia, space launches have long been a delicate issue, and North Korea is gearing up to launch its first military spy satellite. South Korea set for third launch of homegrown space rocket on Thursday 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z During his visit to the country’s aerospace agency earlier this month, Kim emphasized the strategic significance a spy satellite could have in North Korea’s standoff with the United States and South Korea. North Korea launches rocket likely connected to military spy satellite, South Korea says 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reviewed a finished spy satellite and approved a future action plan on its launch. South Korea cancels satellite launch plan citing technical problem 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is seeking to develop more sophisticated weapons systems, including a spy satellite, to cope with what he calls intensifying U.S. and South Korean hostilities. South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z North Korea is preparing to launch its first military spy satellite, state media has reported. South Korea cancels third launch of homegrown rocket due to technical problems 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Kim has said he prioritised a spy satellite programme as part of efforts to advance surveillance technology to improve the country's ability to strike targets in a crisis. North Korea criticises US, South Korea military drills as 'nuclear blackmail' 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The spy satellite would give North Korea independent ability to detect a potential attack, which could allow the North to justify a preemptive strike against its enemies. The scariest advancements in North Korea missile tech so far 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z During his visit to the country’s aerospace agency, Kim also mentioned the strategic significance of a spy satellite while vowing to defend against “confrontational moves” by South Korean and U.S. forces, according to state media. South Korea cancels satellite launch plan citing technical problem 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z “He has a strong desire to launch a spy satellite before South Korea does.” South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Vandenberg Space Force Base allows for launches in a southern trajectory over the Pacific ocean, which is often used for weather-monitoring, military or spy satellites that commonly rely on polar Earth orbits. SpaceX wins approval to add fifth U.S. rocket launch site 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The reclusive country in December conducted what it called an important "final phase" test for a spy satellite and said it would complete preparations for the launch by April. North Korea criticises US, South Korea military drills as 'nuclear blackmail' 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un said earlier this week that its first military spy satellite that will be launched at an unspecified date. Japan gets ready to shoot down N. Korea spy satellite debris 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Some experts say the North Korean spy satellite disclosed in its state media doesn’t appear to be sophisticated enough to produce high-resolution imagery that can meaningfully boost the country’s surveillance capacities. South Korea cancels satellite launch plan citing technical problem 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Last week, Kim examined a finished spy satellite and approved a plan for its launch during a visit to the country’s aerospace agency. South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Kim said earlier this week his country has built its first military spy satellite that will be launched at an unspecified date. North Korea lambasts G-7, says its nukes are ‘stark reality’ 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z This week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a military satellite station, saying successfully launching a spy satellite is an "urgent requirement of the prevailing security environment". North Korea criticises US, South Korea military drills as 'nuclear blackmail' 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z A spy satellite is among an array of high-tech weapons Kim has been developing. Kim says N Korea finishes development of 1st spy satellite 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z After its first spy satellite launch, Lee predicted North Korea will try to send several more satellites into space, likely more advanced ones. South Korea cancels satellite launch plan citing technical problem 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The spy satellite disclosed in North Korean state media doesn’t appear sophisticated enough to produce high-resolution imagery. South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z North Korea in December conducted what it called an "important, final phase" test for the development of a spy satellite and said it would complete launching by April. North Korean leader orders spy satellite launch as planned -KCNA 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Israel put a new version of its Ofek spy satellite into orbit on Wednesday, with the Defence Ministry saying it would enhance around-the-clock regional monitoring as the country braces for a possible showdown with Iran. Factbox: EU keeps on doing business with Russia despite sanctions 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Many experts question whether North Korea has sophisticated cameras to use on a spy satellite, because photos it has released from previous test launches were low-resolution imagery. Kim says N Korea finishes development of 1st spy satellite 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Lee said the North’s first spy satellite launch could happen in June. South Korea cancels satellite launch plan citing technical problem 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Many experts say the launch will also help South Korea accumulate technologies and know-how to operate military spy satellites and build long-range missiles. South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Israel put a new version of its Ofek spy satellite into orbit on Wednesday, with the Defence Ministry saying it would enhance around-the-clock regional monitoring as the country braces for a possible showdown with Iran. Sweden summons Russia's ambassador over "legitimate target" statement 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Israel put a new version of its Ofek spy satellite into orbit on Wednesday, with the Defence Ministry saying it would enhance around-the-clock regional monitoring as the country braces for a possible showdown with Iran. Netanyahu sees Israel joining U.S. Visa Waiver Programme in September 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z According to KCNA, Kim said one of the objectives for its spy satellite is acquiring an ability to “use pre-emptive military force when the situation demands.” Kim says N Korea finishes development of 1st spy satellite 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Israel put a new version of its Ofek spy satellite into orbit on Wednesday, with the Defence Ministry saying it would enhance around-the-clock regional monitoring as the country braces for a possible showdown with Iran. Film makers' guilty verdict upheld in "Estonia" ferry disaster case 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Israel put a new version of its Ofek spy satellite into orbit on Wednesday, with the Defence Ministry saying it would enhance around-the-clock regional monitoring as the country braces for a possible showdown with Iran. Elderly Swiss women bring European court's first climate case 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The list specifically targets North Korea's satellite development after Pyongyang said it will develop a new spy satellite by April this year. South Korea announces list of banned items for third-party export to North 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Naval reservist who was assigned to an agency that operates spy satellites. Military veteran convicted of obstruction in Capitol riot 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Today, enemy and civilian spy satellites alike fly overhead and anyone turning on a small radio or cellphone can be targeted with long-range rockets and missiles. To Prepare for a Pacific Island Fight, Marines Hide and Attack in California 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z The violation of U.S. airspace was unacceptable, but it did not pose any actual threat, and it’s doubtful that it gathered any intelligence that Chinese spy satellites cannot. Opinion | The frenzy over China’s spy balloon is dangerous and unwarranted 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z With the advent of the first spy satellites, the balloons appeared to become obsolete. Balloon Incident Reveals More Than Spying as Competition With China Intensifies 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z They also said China could glean the same amount of intelligence from a spy satellite. Navy Divers Work to Recover Debris From Chinese Spy Balloon 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The Pentagon has said the balloon isn’t a military threat and doesn’t give China any surveillance capabilities it doesn’t already have with spy satellites. China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z U.S. officials have said they do not think the balloon was able to gather information that couldn’t be acquired in other ways, namely by spy satellites. Blinken postpones China trip as suspected spy balloon detected over U.S. 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The Pentagon also has said the balloon isn’t a military threat and doesn’t give China any surveillance capabilities it doesn’t already have with spy satellites. China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Before the use of spy satellites, the United States used high-altitude aircraft that could not easily be shot down and flew them over the Soviet Union, China and Cuba, for example. China's balloon over the U.S. seen as bold but clumsy espionage tactic 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Some Montanans wondered why, in a time of high-tech spy satellites, China would send a balloon. A Giant Balloon Floats Into Town, and It’s All Anyone Can Talk About 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Chinese spy satellites carry similar sensors to what U.S. officials believe is on the spy balloon, raising questions about why Beijing would risk such a brazen act on the eve of a major diplomatic event. Chinese spy balloon changes course, floating over central United States-Pentagon 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Seoul also plans to send its first native spy satellite aloft this year, with the aim of having five in orbit by the middle of the decade, a move also likely to provoke Pyongyang. South Korea announces aggressive schedule of drills in message to increasingly bellicose North 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Mr. Kim, who for the fourth consecutive year skipped the traditional New Year’s Day public address Sunday, also demanded a spy satellite. North Korea’s Kim vows more missiles, more nukes in 2023 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z On Friday, South Korea’s military said it test-launched a solid-fueled rocket, a type of a space launch vehicle that it plans to use to put its first spy satellite into orbit in coming years. North Korea opens New Year with missile launch 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z South Korean officials said they plan to use a solid-fueled rocket to put the nation’s first spy satellite into orbit. South Korea’s unannounced rocket launch causes UFO scare 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Earlier this month, the North claimed to have performed major tests needed to help it develop its first spy satellite, which could be used to monitor South Korea. North Korea drones: South's military apologises for pursuit failure 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Recently, the North also claimed to have performed major tests needed to acquire its first spy satellite and a more mobile intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland. South Korea fires warning shots after North drones cross border 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z North Korea claimed that it was testing technologies to place a military spy satellite into the Earth’s orbit. Tracking North Korea’s Record Number of Missile Launches 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z The isolated country fired two mid-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Sunday, calling it an "important" test for its spy satellite programme intended to complete by April. North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea off east coast 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z A spy satellite was among a slew of high-tech weapons systems that Kim Jong Un said last year that North Korea needed to better deal with U.S.-led military threats. Kim’s sister says doubt on spy satellite are ‘dog barking’ 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said the isolated country's initiative to develop a spy satellite is a "pressing priority directly linked to our security." North Korea says sanctions won't stop its missile development 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z In February and March, North Korea said it conducted tests to check a camera and data transmission systems to be used on a spy satellite. North Korea says rocket launch was test of 1st spy satellite 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z Naval Reserves and was assigned to the Naval Warfare Space Field Activity at the National Reconnaissance Office, an agency that operates U.S. spy satellites used by the Pentagon and intelligence agencies. Mistrial declared in gun case against Capitol riot suspect 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Moon said South Korea is still pushing to introduce spy satellites, various surveillance drones and additional sea-based reconnaissance assets to better monitor North Korea. S. Korea says it has ability to intercept North’s missiles 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z It’s hard, even for Western intelligence agencies with spy satellites, to tell if Putin is bluffing or truly intent on breaking the nuclear taboo. What’s Putin thinking? Tough to know for nuclear analysts 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Her remarks came days after Pyongyang launched two mid-range ballistic missiles, which it called an "important" test for the development of a spy satellite. North Korea says sanctions won't stop its missile development 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z The National Reconnaissance Office is the government agency in charge of developing, building, launching and maintaining U.S. spy satellites that provide intelligence data to policymakers, the intelligence community and Defense Department. US spy satellite launched into orbit from California 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z In a matter of days, academics and outside experts used the image to determine which spy satellite took the picture and refine their assessments of the capabilities of its camera. Trump’s Tastes in Intelligence: Power and Leverage 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z That’s far short of the quality achieved by U.S. spy satellites or high-end commercial satellite imagery providers, but a substantial improvement over Iran’s current capabilities. Russia to launch spy satellite for Iran but use it first over Ukraine 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z South Korea says its space programme is for peaceful and scientific purposes and any military use of the technology, such as in spy satellites, is for its defence. South Korea to launch first lunar orbiter as space bid gathers pace 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Politicians knew that underwriting risky new spy satellite technology, or stealthy drones, was an easier sell in Congress if described as critical defense spending instead of industrial policy. As Congress Debated Landmark China Bill, Beijing Surged Ahead 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Naval reservist who was assigned to an agency that operates spy satellites told an undercover FBI agent that he stormed the U.S. FBI: Naval reservist said he stormed Capitol with Proud Boys 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The launch could help South Korea gain footing in the growing global space industry and potentially bolster the nation’s national defense arsenal with future spy satellites. South Korea hits a space race milestone with latest rocket launch 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z South Korea has no military spy satellites of its own, relying instead on American satellites to watch North Korea. South Korea Launches Satellite With Its Own Rocket for the First Time 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z South Korea currently has no military reconnaissance satellites of its own and depends on U.S. spy satellites to monitor strategic facilities in North Korea. S. Korea launches homegrown space rocket in 2nd such attempt 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z In March, South Korea's military separately oversaw what it said was its first successful launch of a solid-fuel space-launch rocket, another part of its plans to launch spy satellites. South Korea prepares for second space rocket attempt 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The National Reconnaissance Office operates U.S. spy satellites used by the Pentagon and intelligence agencies. FBI: Naval reservist said he stormed Capitol with Proud Boys 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The technology for launching spacecraft falls under international restrictions because of its capability to carry missiles and spy satellites, the news wire writes. South Korea hits a space race milestone with latest rocket launch 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Airborne Warning and Control Systems, or AWACS, aircraft — the eyes and ears of battlefield commanders — as well as cruise missiles and spy satellites. Deadly secret: Electronic warfare shapes Russia-Ukraine war 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z It could also conduct a banned launch of a long-range rocket to put a spy satellite into orbit or test-fly missiles over Japan, experts say. North Korea begins military parade amid revived tensions 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z Navy warship more than 14 years ago to destroy a malfunctioning spy satellite. White House commits to barring anti-satellite missile tests 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z As part of a mission called “Burnt Frost,” US Strategic Command launched a missile at a decaying spy satellite from the National Reconnaissance Office. Kamala Harris to announce US will no longer conduct anti-satellite tests 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z A rocket designed by Elon Musk’s company SpaceX sent a U.S. spy satellite into space Sunday, the first time the National Reconnaissance Office reused a rocket booster that had previously been used on another mission. Spy agency reuses Elon Musk’s rocket for satellite mission 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Since 1962, when one of America’s first spy satellites failed to spot a shipment of missiles and 158 nuclear warheads that Moscow had sent to Cuba, America’s surveillance powers in orbit have soared. How America watches for a nuclear strike 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The statement said South Korea will soon launch a spy satellite into orbit aboard a solid-fuel rocket. S. Korea has key rocket launch, days after North’s ICBM test 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z Some observers said North Korea was likely testing the first stage of the Hwasong-17, but North Korea said it tested cameras and other systems for a spy satellite. Seoul: N. Korea fired old ICBM, not new big one, last week 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Pyongyang had not specified the types of rockets used in those tests, and said the launches were for developing a spy satellite system. North Korea test-launches new, massive missile capable of reaching Washington 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z North Korea also appears to be preparing to launch a spy satellite, and new construction has been spotted at its shuttered nuclear test site. N.Korea fires multiple-rocket launcher, South says 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z North Korea later said those launches were designed to test cameras and other systems for a spy satellite. N. Korea fires artillery into sea days after missile launch 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z South Korea currently has no military reconnaissance satellite of its own and depends on U.S. spy satellites to monitor strategic facilities in North Korea. S. Korea has key rocket launch, days after North’s ICBM test 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z Kim last year publicly vowed to acquire a spy satellite, along with a missile that can carry multiple warheads and the ability to precision attack targets 15,000 kilometers away. EXPLAINER: What North Korea wants from recent weapons tests 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z North Korea did not disclose which types of rockets were used in those launches, but said they were testing components of a developmental spy satellite system. Factbox: North Korea may be testing its 'monster' new ICBM 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z North Korea later said it was testing cameras and other systems to be installed on a spy satellite but didn’t disclose what missiles or rockets it used. Kim seeks to expand launch pad amid worry about ICBM firing 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Some outside experts say North Korea will likely fire a Hwasong-17 rocket to test its long-range missile technology and also to put its first functioning spy satellite into orbit. N. Korea fires artillery into sea days after missile launch 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z North Korea has claimed the March 4 and Feb. 26 launches were merely to test cameras to be installed on a future spy satellite. North Korea testing new ICBMs, US says, warns more coming 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Last week, North Korea said it tested cameras and other systems needed to operate a spy satellite. Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s president-elect, wants tougher stance on North Korea 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Tuesday’s incident came amid renewed tensions created by North Korea’s accelerating missile tests this year, including a launch on Saturday that the North said tested technologies for a spy satellite it is developing. S. Korea fires warning shots to repel N. Korean patrol boat 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z But some experts question North Korea’s spy satellite capacity because it hasn’t released high-resolution imagery among recent photos said to be taken from space. Kim seeks to expand launch pad amid worry about ICBM firing 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z It tested a record number of missiles in January, including its largest since 2017, and appears to be preparing to launch a spy satellite. N.Korea could return to ICBM, nuclear tests this year-U.S. intelligence report 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z A spy satellite is among a long wish-list of new weapons systems that Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to introduce to cope with what he calls U.S. hostility. North Korea confirms new tests on spy satellite 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z Saturday's test came just days ahead of a presidential election on Wednesday in South Korea, where officials are bracing for a North Korean attempt to launch its spy satellite into orbit in the near future. N.Korea says it conducted second 'important' spy satellite test 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z The North later said that launch was designed to test a camera system it plans to install on a spy satellite that is under development. North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z That would support a Pentagon goal of having the capability to launch spy satellites or other closely held military assets to space in emergencies. NASA-Funded Satellites Lost in Setback for Astra, a Small Rocket Launch Start-Up 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z North Korea is crisscrossed with rail lines going through numerous tunnels that provide cover from spy satellites. North Korea Builds ICBM Base Near China as Fears of New Test Loom 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Experts say North Korea will likely conduct a spy satellite launch ahead of a major political anniversary in April, the 110th birthday of state founder Kim Il Sung, the late grandfather of Kim Jong Un. North Korea confirms new tests on spy satellite 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z Other options are a banned rocket launch to place a spy satellite into orbit or unveiling an advanced submarine. ‘Someone else’s festival’: No North Korea at ally’s Olympics 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z His must-haves included the development of hypersonics, solid-fuel ICBMs that can be launched from land and sea, spy satellites and reconnaissance drones, as well as more research and development into advanced military equipment. North Korea is test-firing missiles again. Here’s what to make of the launches. 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Russia recently caused international outrage when it fired a missile at one of its old spy satellites, sending thousands of pieces of debris spinning out into low-Earth orbit. Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z The Pentagon has long criticized Russia over its space activities, which have included moving satellites too close to U.S. spy satellites and launching satellites that hatch smaller, maneuverable spacecraft without warning. Debris From Test of Russian Antisatellite Weapon Forces Astronauts to Shelter 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z It’s unclear if North Korea has developed a sufficiently capable camera to be installed on a spy satellite, as the satellite photo the country released last Monday didn’t include high-resolution imagery. North Korea confirms new tests on spy satellite 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z The following year, the United States struck one of its own spy satellites that was malfunctioning and expected to crash to Earth. In first, Russian test strikes satellite using Earth-based missile 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z A spy satellite launched in 1982, it weighed over a tonne and had ceased working many years ago. US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z The National Reconnaissance Office, which operates U.S. spy satellites, has more than 90% of its workforce vaccinated. Thousands of intel officers refusing vaccine risk dismissal 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z South Korea has no military spy satellites of its own, relying instead on United States satellites to watch the North. South Korea’s First Homemade Rocket Lifts Off but Is ‘One Step Short’ 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z South Korea currently has no military surveillance satellites of its own, which leaves it relying on U.S. spy satellites to monitor North Korea. South Korea test launches 1st domestically made space rocket 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Having its own launch vehicle will give South Korea the flexibility to determine payload types and launch schedules, as well as protect "confidential" payloads such as spy satellites, officials told Reuters. S.Korea prepares to launch first domestically produced space rocket 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z In an interview, Jeffrey Harris, a former director of the National Reconnaissance Office, which runs the country’s fleets of spy satellites, called for expanding civilian use of the attack-warning craft “as quickly as possible.” The secret war over Pentagon aid in fighting wildfires 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z It has been also striving to develop solid-fuel rocket engines as part of a plan to launch a spy satellite by the late 2020s, and successfully carried out a test firing in July. Factbox: An intensifying arms race in Asia 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Gen. Charles Cleveland, associate director of operations for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, which conducts imagery spying, said China is seeking to surpass the United States by deploying its own spy satellites. China following Russian model with large-scale buildup of nuclear forces: DIA 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, which oversees U.S. spy satellite imagery, is preparing to produce public reports on China’s military and national security programs as part of an intelligence authorization law approved for fiscal year 2021. Spy agency to cast China’s clandestine military buildup into daylight 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z Turkey and Peru have their own spy satellites. How Space Became the Next ‘Great Power’ Contest Between the U.S. and China 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z It included more accurate long-range missiles, super large warheads, spy satellites and a nuclear-powered submarine. 'Your move, Mr President': North Korea sets the stage for Biden 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z One story details the life of a scientist who analyzed them for years, another follows the history of the spy satellites that provided them. Go read these stories about the use of spy satellite images in environmental studies 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z 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. Inside the CIA, she became a spy for Planet Earth 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z But the prospect of training spy satellites on environmental questions faced vast resistance from the deeply entrenched fiefs of the intelligence world that were built on decades of colossal budgets. Inside the C.I.A., She Became a Spy for Planet Earth 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Cosmos 2542, a Russian inspection satellite, was “loitering around” USA 245, an American spy satellite, and, he wrote, “as I'm typing this, that offset distance shifts between 150 and 300 kilometers.” How Do We Prevent War in Space? 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z In the very early morning hours on Thursday, the United Launch Alliance is set to launch its most powerful rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, lofting a classified spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. Watch ULA launch a classified spy satellite on its most powerful rocket 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z Linda Zall, an environmental engineer, worked at the CIA for decades, leading a team that analyzed images from spy satellites to gather data for environmental studies. Go read these stories about the use of spy satellite images in environmental studies 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z While no targets were destroyed in either the April or July experiments, the pattern – coupled with the notion of two Russian satellites following an American spy satellite – is enough to stir up some anxieties. Space Force on alert: Behind Russia's mysterious testing of deadly anti-satellite weapons in orbit 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z The spy satellites would zero in on such targets as deadly weapons and render images that in some cases were said to be good enough to show a car’s license plate. Inside the C.I.A., She Became a Spy for Planet Earth 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z “This is all circumstantial evidence,” the watcher wrote, but “a hell of a lot of circumstances make it look like a known Russian inspection satellite is currently inspecting a known U.S. spy satellite.” How Do We Prevent War in Space? 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z In January, satellite trackers noticed that the two satellites seemed to be stalking a US spy satellite called USA 245. Russia just tested satellite-destroying tech in space, US Space Command claims 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z Israel launched a new spy satellite into orbit from a launchpad in the center of the country early Monday morning, the Defense Ministry said. Israel launches new Ofek 16 spy satellite 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z He worked on the first spy satellite during the Cold War. A Cold War spy satellite and a rocket-powered plane: Aerospace giant Richard Passman had a career kids could only dream of 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z She used her skills to improve the analysis of reconnaissance images and to plan new generations of spy satellites. Inside the C.I.A., She Became a Spy for Planet Earth 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Lasers on satellites or on the ground can dazzle or blind spy satellites’ imaging sensors, although exactly who has what laser technology with which capabilities is, again, classified or unknown. How Do We Prevent War in Space? 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Following the explosion, President Trump tweeted an incredibly detailed image of the scorched launchpad taken from above, likely taken from a classified spy satellite from the National Reconnaissance Office. Iran claims it has successfully launched a military satellite 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z In 2017, for example, spy satellites and drones helped experts discover a lost city in Iraq. Satellite images and artificial intelligence used in search for Vietnam War-era unexploded bombs 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z He also worked on the Corona, a spy satellite used by the CIA. A Cold War spy satellite and a rocket-powered plane: Aerospace giant Richard Passman had a career kids could only dream of 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z Its collapse diminished not only a main threat to Washington but also a top rationale for maintaining a fleet of costly spy satellites. Inside the C.I.A., She Became a Spy for Planet Earth 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Satellites in highly elliptical orbits usually spend most of their time over the Northern Hemisphere and tend to be early-warning or spy satellites. How Do We Prevent War in Space? 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Space Force commander said two Russian satellites are tailing an advanced U.S. spy satellite above the Earth and at times come within 100 miles of the billion-dollar spacecraft. Russian satellites tailing advanced US spy satellite, report says 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z A U.S. submarine commander races Russians to a North Pole weather station to recover a Soviet spy satellite. Movies on TV this week: Sunday, Feb. 9: 'Bonnie and Clyde' on TCM and Kirk Douglas in 'Lust for Life' (1956) 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z Most assumed that it would be inspecting other Russian spacecraft, not classified spy satellites operated by the US. A Russian satellite seems to be tailing a US spy satellite in Earth orbit 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z By October 1992, the C.I.A. was so confident in the ability of spy satellites to solve environmental mysteries that it established a large task force. Inside the C.I.A., She Became a Spy for Planet Earth 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z The suspicious Iranian activity also was monitored from American spy satellites in space, officials said. US military had advance warning of Iranian ballistic missile attack, officials say 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z In the summer of 2012, American spy satellites detected clusters of Israeli aircraft making what seemed to be early preparations for an attack. The Secret History of the Push to Strike Iran 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z President Donald Trump on Friday tweeted a surveillance photo likely taken of the site by an American spy satellite. Iran says test malfunction caused rocket explosion 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z Patrick Eddington, a former CIA satellite imagery analyst, said the photograph tweeted by Trump appeared to be a classified image taken by a U.S. spy satellite. Trump Iran photo tweet raises worries about disclosure of U.S.... 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z 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. Inside the C.I.A., She Became a Spy for Planet Earth 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z So when US spy satellites, tasked with helping block Iranian oil exports in line with Trump’s global embargo, began to track Grace I on its way, allegedly, to Syria, Bolton saw an opportunity. Trump’s arch-hawk lured Britain into a dangerous trap to punish Iran | Simon Tisdall 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z American spy satellites watched Israeli drones take off from bases in Azerbaijan and fly south over the Iranian border — taking extensive pictures of Iran’s nuclear sites and probing whether Iranian air defenses spotted the intrusion. The Secret History of the Push to Strike Iran 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z A lethal CIA agent and his former classmate encounter shootouts, espionage and double-crosses while trying to save the U.S. spy satellite system. TV Listings: Here are the feature and TV Films airing the week of July 21 - 27, 2019 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Climate change Cold war spy satellites 'reveal extent of Himalayan glacier loss' In a hurry? Here's your five-minute news briefing 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z In a separate project, for example, experts harnessed spy satellite imagery and drones to help identify the site of an ancient lost city in Northern Iraq. Declassified U2 spy plane images reveal ancient sites 2019-04-13T04:00:00Z In 2017, archaeologists harnessed spy satellite imagery and drones to help identify the site of an ancient lost city in Northern Iraq. Mysterious 4,000-year-old lost city discovered 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z When workers at North Korea’s Sohae rocket facility began rebuilding the dormant site’s launch pad and engine test stand this month, U.S. spy satellites orbiting overhead quickly detected the construction. Trump officials chafe at second-guessing of North Korean missile sites 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z This February, we’ll be following how the internet transformed writing, music, and revenge — plus stories about spy satellites and dances with computers. "Don’t get mad, get a web page": five tech stories from this week in 1999 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z The National Reconnaissance Office, which builds spy satellites and is jointly run by the Pentagon and the intelligence community, would not be part of the space force. Bowing to Congress, Trump scales back proposed space force 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z Such intelligence collection is typically conducted by a combination of American spy satellites, electronic intercepts collected by the National Security Agency and possibly covert operations by C.I.A. spies. Trump’s Plan for U.S. Forces in Iraq Met With Unified Rejection in Baghdad 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z Spy satellite launched in California: A powerful Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a U.S. spy satellite lifted off Saturday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Incapacitated woman who gave birth in Arizona long-term-care facility was not in coma, family lawyer says 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z Sophisticated spy satellites transmit classified images said to be substantially more detailed than those publicly available. Trump officials chafe at second-guessing of North Korean missile sites 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z The Washington Post reported on the phenomenon of amateur spy satellite hunters, who calculated these satellites’ orbital paths and spotted them in the sky. "Don’t get mad, get a web page": five tech stories from this week in 1999 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z With a name recalling the CIA’s secret 1960s “Keyhole” spy satellite programme, the company had been launched two years earlier as a spinoff from a videogame outfit. Google’s Earth: how the tech giant is helping the state spy on us 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z The launch of a spy satellite from a Central California base was scrubbed Wednesday night but folks still got a light show. The Latest: California spy satellite launch scrubbed again 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z The U.S. military — a primary customer for large launch vehicles — is also rethinking its spy satellites. Rocket Lab’s modest launch is giant leap for small-rocket business 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z The United States military — a primary customer for large launch vehicles — is also rethinking its spy satellites. Rocket Lab’s Modest Launch Is Giant Leap for Small Rocket Business 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z National Reconnaissance Office’s Keyhole program was already managing 20 similar yet bigger spy satellites. Review | Tracing tensions between astronomers and the military 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z A quarter of annual sales at Northrop Grumman Corp., which is building a new B-21 bomber and sensitive spy satellites, involves classified work, twice the level of a decade ago. Defense Firms Battle Long Wait for Security Clearances 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z The French defence minister says a Russian spy satellite got close to a Franco-Italian satellite last year and tried to intercept its transmissions. Russia 'tried to spy on France in space' 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z American ground troops on patrol in Afghanistan use GPS coordinates to track their movement, and intelligence officers depend on spy satellites to gather information on adversaries. Pence Advances Plan to Create a Space Force 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z US spy satellites have detected fresh activity at the North Korean facility that produced its first intercontinental ballistic missiles. Trump thanks Kim for handing over remains 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z President Donald Trump to denuclearize, a State Department spokeswoman said on Tuesday after U.S. spy satellite material showed renewed activity at a North Korean missile factory. North Korea leader has committed to denuclearize: U.S. spokeswoman 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z Unnamed US officials told the Washington Post that spy satellites had captured evidence of activity at sites known to produce ballistic missiles capable of reaching the US. In a hurry? Here's what you need to know this morning 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z The same companies that build civilian space telescopes also build spy satellites. NASA’s next great space telescope is stuck on Earth after screwy errors 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z That means the spacecraft would be well below the weight of the typical school bus-sized spy satellites that are launched to a higher, geostationary orbit. The military is building a space plane. Now it looks to have an engine up to the task 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z The accuracy and completeness of the inventory, which the U.S. will able to partially verify based on spy satellite images and other intelligence, will tell whether North Korea is serious about giving up its nukes. Donald Trump insists denuclearization in North Korea happening, despite evidence to contrary 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z It will even be able to make out details as small as a centimeter across on satellites in geosynchronous orbit, 36,000 kilometers above Earth, enabling it to spy on spy satellites. Telescope array will spy on spy satellites, star surfaces and black holes 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z The accuracy and completeness of the inventory, which the U.S. will able to partially verify based on spy satellite images and other intelligence, will tell whether North Korea is serious about giving up the nukes. Trump officials lay out ambitious plan to denuclearize North Korea 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z American ground troops on patrol in Afghanistan use GPS coordinates to track their movements, and intelligence officers at C.I.A. headquarters in Langley, Va., depend on spy satellites to gather information on adversaries. A Space Force? The Idea May Have Merit, Some Say 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z U.S. ground troops on patrol in Afghanistan use GPS coordinates to track their movements, and intelligence officers at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, depend on spy satellites to gather information on adversaries. Does Trump’s idea for a ‘space force’ make sense? 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z Wilson told me that in her office, she displays some artifacts from the first U.S. spy satellite program, known as Corona, to remind herself and her Air Force colleagues that “good failure” can be essential. Opinion | Will our next war be fought among the stars? 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z Within minutes, the missile destroyed USA-193, a satellite meant to be the cornerstone of the Future Imagery Architecture, a $5 billion program of a new generation of spy satellites. Cyber hardware flaws studied 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z That would bar Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner from reading the president’s daily intelligence brief, which often contains information on covert operations and intelligence collected from spy satellites, spies, and close U.S. allies. Two top White House advisers may leave over tensions with Trump:... 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Plans include building a new space station above the moon, carrying new telecom or spy satellites, and shuttling people to deep space destinations. Space oddity: how Elon Musk and SpaceX sent a car towards Mars 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z SpaceX’s revised strategy sees an unmanned future for the Falcon Heavy boosting the largest commercial and U.S. spy satellites into orbit. Elon Musk Says SpaceX’s New Falcon Heavy Rocket Unlikely to Carry Astronauts 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z The astronomer, Scott Tilley, spends his free time following the radio signals from spy satellites. Amateur astronomer discovers a revived NASA satellite 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z These photographs were captured by the Corona spy satellite in 1963 and by an astronaut on the International Space Station in 2015. Satellite Eye on Earth: November and December 2017 - in pictures 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z That would bar Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner from reading the president’s daily intelligence brief, which often contains information on covert operations and intelligence collected from spy satellites, spies, and close U.S. allies. Two top White House advisers may leave over tensions with Trump:... 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z While no one is saying what the satellite was supposed to do or how much the secret payload cost, some advanced spy satellites can cost more than $1 billion to develop, build and test. Taxpayers may pay for secret Zuma satellite lost after SpaceX launch 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z It was later suspected that the false alarms were caused by a rare alignment of sunlight on high-altitude clouds and the orbits of spy satellites. Hawaii false alarm hints at thin line between mishap and nuclear war 2018-01-14T05:00:00Z This afternoon, the United Launch Alliance is set to launch a classified spy satellite on one of its Delta IV rockets from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Watch a Delta IV rocket launch a secret satellite to space 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z An expensive, highly classified U.S. spy satellite is presumed to be a total loss after it failed to reach orbit atop a Space Exploration Technologies Corp. rocket on Sunday, according to industry and government officials. U.S. Spy Satellite Believed Lost After SpaceX Mission Fails 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z Recently declassified documents show the C.I.A. recognized the North’s ambitions in the early 1980s, when spy satellites first spotted evidence that it was building a reactor to produce plutonium, a main fuel for nuclear arms. How U.S. Intelligence Agencies Underestimated North Korea 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z Department of State, archaeologists are analyzing commercial satellite data, along with U.S. spy satellite and military drone images, which offer a fine-grained view of remote sites that are too dangerous for researchers to visit. Spy satellites are revealing Afghanistan’s lost empires 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z “Should I be worried or alarmed or anything?” asked Keller, who left the spy satellite agency in 2010 and now works in private industry. FBI leaves US targets of Russian hackers in the dark 2017-11-27T05:00:00Z “Should I be worried or alarmed or anything?” said Keller, who left the spy satellite agency in 2010 and now works in private industry. FBI didn’t tell US targets as Russian hackers hunted emails 2017-11-26T05:00:00Z But behind the scenes, the station was run by the C.I.A. to collect information from American spy satellites about the Soviet Union’s missile program. An American Spy Base Hidden in Australia’s Outback 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z The North also appears to have figured out the patterns of some American spy satellites. How U.S. Intelligence Agencies Underestimated North Korea 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z Morocco this month became the first African nation to launch a spy satellite into space. Opinion | The fourth industrial revolution is upon us 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z In this map of San Diego, the added detail may have come from satellite imagery, which the Soviets had access to after the launch of their first spy satellite in 1962. The Soviet Military Program that Secretly Mapped the Entire World 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z The focus has been at the western end of the pass - at Qalatga Darband, a site overlooking the Lower Zab River which was discovered in declassified spy satellite imagery from the 1960s. The archaeological treasures IS failed to destroy 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z And it also has developed the capability to hit a target in a further orbit, where the United States has many of its most crucial military and spy satellites. Some in Congress are pushing for a ‘Space Corps,’ dedicated to fighting wars in the cosmos 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z It was a secret spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office that went up last June on the world’s most powerful rocket, the Delta IV Heavy. What’s in your bag, Loren Grush? 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z The U.S. military would be able to determine if a North Korean missile is headed toward Guam “within moments,” he said, because of spy satellites, radars and other high-tech sensors that track missile launches. North Korean ruler stands down on threat to Guam 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z They will be able to hoist big spy satellites to a high orbit or ferry crews into space. New generation of giant rockets gets set to blast off 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z They will be able to hoist massive spy satellites to a high orbit or ferry crews into deep space. A new generation of giant rockets is about to blast off 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z The intelligence community is a sprawling enterprise that includes military officers who track enemy troop movements, accountants who analyze the finances of Islamist militants and engineers who design spy satellites. Trump Misleads on Russian Meddling: Why 17 Intelligence Agencies Don’t Need to Agree 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z Less than one-third of North Korea is under spy satellite coverage at a given moment. Tiny Satellites From Silicon Valley May Help Track North Korea Missiles 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z That time, the Hawthorne space company — whose full name is Space Exploration Technologies Corp. — launched a spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. SpaceX to send commercial satellite into space today 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z National Reconnaissance Office, an agency within the Defense Department that operates the nation's spy satellites. SpaceX rocket lifts off on first launch for U.S. military 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z High hopes: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is targeting Sunday for the launch of a National Reconnaissance Office “classified payload,” intelligence speak for a spy satellite. California Inc.: It's crunch time for Wells Fargo's board of directors 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency decides what do with the images captured by American spy satellites. Trump Misleads on Russian Meddling: Why 17 Intelligence Agencies Don’t Need to Agree 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z It’s a favorite target of spy satellites - military and commercial - and North Korea even released a propaganda film depicting it in 2010. Nuke Testing 101: How, and why, North Korea tests its bombs 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z It’s a favorite target of spy satellites — military and commercial — and North Korea even released a propaganda film depicting it in 2010. Nuke Testing 101: How, and why, North Korea tests its bombs 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z I made bird colonel 6 years early, and I feel I earned my keep by making our spy satellites more effective. What Does It Take to Climb Up the Ladder? 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z He later served on the Land Panel, which developed a new system for taking high-resolution, wide-range photographs from spy satellites. Sidney Drell, Who Advised Presidents on Nuclear Weapons, Dies at 90 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z The images were taken by a United States spy satellite programme that went by the codename of Hexagon. Spy satellites reveal Himalayan melt - BBC News 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z Most of them were aerial images taken by US spy satellites, showing military sites in the Middle East and other parts of the world. The spy who couldn’t spell: how the biggest heist in the history of US espionage was foiled | Yudhijit Bhattacharjee 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z According to the Russian defense ministry, the country’s military timed the delivery of the missiles to insure that it would be seen by U.S. spy satellites. Putin, Syria, and Why Moscow Has Gone War-Crazy 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z The National Reconnaissance Office is in charge of designing, building, launching and maintaining America’s spy satellites. Senate approves inspector general for spy satellites agency 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z The National Reconnaissance Office is in charge of designing, building, launching and maintaining America's spy satellites. Senate approves inspector general for spy satellites agency 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z The Air Force, which intends to use the company’s rockets to launch future military and perhaps spy satellites, also is part of the probe. SpaceX Leads Probe Into Falcon 9 Rocket Explosion 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Despite efforts to foster competition for launching Pentagon spacecraft, senior Air Force and intelligence officials aren’t ready to launch their biggest, most advanced spy satellites on top of Space Exploration Technologies Corp.’s rockets. Pentagon Not Ready to Launch Biggest Spy Satellites on SpaceX Rockets 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z It’s at once a beautifully written slow-motion thriller, an unnerving story of fear and paranoia, and a cautionary tale about the perils of spy satellites, security cameras and electronic surveillance by faceless government bureaucrats. Review: ‘I Am No One’ is slow-motion thriller 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Air Force with Atlas and Delta rockets to launch military and spy satellites into space. Lockheed-Boeing rocket venture cuts 350 jobs 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z Your amazing American secrets, the files and documents on things like fleet movements, spy satellite capabilities, and other national security questions that every upstanding citizen carries with them everywhere they go. US government advises sociopathic paranoia when traveling abroad 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z This afternoon, a Hulked-out version of the Delta IV rocket is supposed to launch a classified spy satellite into space for the National Reconnaissance Office. The terrifying mission patch for today's spy satellite is part of a long, creepy tradition 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z This afternoon, a giant Delta IV rocket will launch a secret spy satellite into space for the National Reconnaissance Office. Watch a huge Delta IV rocket launch a secret spy satellite today 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z That near-disaster proved highly influential in shaping the procedures used by the spy satellite community. The right stuff behind the first luanch of the space shuttle Columbia 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z U.S. spy satellites and drone aircraft relay live video before and after the bombs hit. Pentagon says U.S. airstrikes killed 20 civilians since last fall 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z This particular launch was the NROL-45 mission, a secretive operation for the National Reconnaissance Office that lofted a US spy satellite into orbit on February 10th. New 360-degree video puts you right next to a Delta IV rocket launch 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z Military and spy satellites, however, may enjoy more compelling benefits. Pentagon Focuses on In-Orbit Satellite Inspections and Repairs 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z Defense Department seeks to cut costs and shore up security of military and spy satellites against attacks by China and other potential foes. Commercial satellite industry sees growing U.S. military demand 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z American intelligence officials say Russia’s spy satellite network is frayed, so the flights over the United States are a relatively cheap way for Moscow to fill in some important intelligence gaps. Russia Wants Closer Look From Above the U.S. 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z U.S. drones and spy satellites had spent several weeks focusing on the camp in the coastal town of Sabratha, about 50 miles west of Tripoli, another official said. U.S. airstrike destroys Islamic State training camp in Libya 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z More immediately, the Air Force now has no readily available means of launching a second of the important spy satellites that monitor compliance with armscontrol treaties, watch troop movements and observe Third World hot spots. From the Archives: First U.S. Space-Flight Disaster Stuns Nation 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z United Launch Alliance is under contract with the Air Force to launch military and spy satellites. Sen. McCain assails Pentagon for relying on Russian rockets 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z The engines are acquired by an American company, United Launch Alliance, which is under contract with the Air Force to launch military and spy satellites. Two senior Republican lawmakers say they don't want American tax dollars used for subsidizing the purchase of Russian rocket engines because the sales enrich the friends of President Vladimir Putin 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Is there a spy satellite lurking in its rafters? A Space Station, With Surveillance Cameras for Hire 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z U.S. spy satellites and drone aircraft relay live video before and after the bombs hit. U.S. military says airstrikes intended for Islamic State killed civilians 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z As North Korea dug tunnels at its nuclear test site last fall, watched by American spy satellites, the Obama administration was preparing a test of its own in the Nevada desert. As U.S. Modernizes Nuclear Weapons, ‘Smaller’ Leaves Some Uneasy 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z The Pentagon last month declined to issue a waiver from a U.S. law that last year banned use of the Russian engines for military and spy satellite launches. Lockheed-Boeing venture says will not bid for U.S. GPS satellite launch 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z It was monitored constantly by American spy satellites, ships and planes. Russian Ships Near Data Cables Are Too Close for U.S. Comfort 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z In addition to dedicated spy satellites, there is a growing crop of companies with pictures to sell, or that offer their cameras for specific projects. A Space Station, With Surveillance Cameras for Hire 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z Other emails identified as containing classified information include those dealing with discussions of Iran’s nuclear program, spy satellites and drone strikes. Clinton’s ‘Please Hack Me’ Server 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z U.S. lawmakers banned use of the Russian engines for U.S. military and spy satellite launches last year after Russia's annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine. ULA needs relief on Russian engines before GPS launch bid: CEO 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z U.S. lawmakers banned the use of the Russian engines for U.S. military and spy satellite launches last year after Russia's annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine. Pentagon sees decision soon on Russian rocket engine waiver 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z They touch on everything from spy satellites, to drone strikes to Iranian nuclear discussions. A Clinton Email Scandal Checklist 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z Along the way, the story explores raw feelings that still exist among veterans on both sides of the Vietnam War and touches on a host of contemporary issues from spy satellites to human trafficking. Review: ‘Three-Nine Line’ is suspenseful thriller 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z The remainder would continue to blast Pentagon payloads into orbit, including the largest, costliest and most highly classified spy satellites. Rocket Venture Aims to Boost Nonmilitary Business 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z First, spy satellite information is frequently classified at the top-secret level and handled within a special compartment called Talent-Keyhole. Hillary Clinton emails contained spy satellite data on North Korean nukes 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z Under all scenarios, however, the military would continue to own and control the most capable spy satellites and other sophisticated hardware intended for strategic applications. Air Force Official Predicts Private Launches for Military Satellites 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z U.S. spy satellites and reconnaissance drones relay live video before and after the bombs hit. U.S. boosts support role in Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z The two codes mean that the material came from communications intercepts of a foreign target and also from military spy satellites. Hillary Clinton emails: Intelligence community wants security clearance suspended 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z Throughout most of the Cold War, the U.S.S.R. developed and tested “space mines,” self-detonating spacecraft that could seek and destroy U.S. spy satellites by peppering them with shrapnel. War in Space May Be Closer than Ever 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z ULA is expected to compete against privately held Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, which was certified last week to compete for military and spy satellite launches. U.S. Air Force opens bidding for new rockets, eyes quick turnaround 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z The latter is nearing certification by the Air Force to compete for some military and spy satellite launches. Pentagon, U.S. spy chief urge use of more Russian rocket engines 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Designed the use of spy satellite technology, Hubble had an eight-foot mirror, just small enough to fit into the space shuttle cargo bay. 25 Years Later, Hubble Sees Beyond Troubled Start 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z These are routinely used to loft Nasa science probes, spy satellites and other US national security missions. ULA unveils Vulcan rocket concept 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z So continuing to rely on Russian rocket engines to launch U.S. spy satellites, missile-warning systems, and other spacecraft vital to national security is a non-starter. Why Aerojet Will Win The Race To Replace Russian Rocket Engines 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z The United Launch Alliance – a partnership between Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin – was contracted for the classified mission by the National Reconnaissance Office, the federal agency overseeing the nation’s spy satellites. Spy satellite launched off California's coast 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z American spy satellites and even some drones — including one that crashed in Iran several years ago — search for tunnel entrances. In Iran Talks, U.S. Seeks to Prevent a Covert Weapon 2014-11-22T05:00:00Z So, instead, next month's voyage will begin on a Delta IV Heavy, which is normally used to launch America's national security payloads, such as its spy satellites. Europe signs on to Orion venture 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z In “Granite Flats,” a Soviet spy satellite crashes into a Colorado town, a trio of teenagers become amateur sleuths, and a secret mind-control program called Mkultra is revealed. A Formula for Pop Culture and Religious Sensibility on a Mormon TV Network 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z Experts say it likely was part of a Russian spy satellite that fell from orbit and burned up over Colorado and Wyoming. What to Know in Montana for Sept. 17 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z Instead, it likely was part of a Russian spy satellite that fell from orbit and burned up over Colorado and Wyoming. Experts: Mystery fireball was Russian satellite 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z However, according to space industry analyst Bill Ostrove, the purpose of both of these satellites is widely believed by Western sources to be spy satellites aimed at providing intelligence to the Chinese military. China Launches Two More Satellites Into Orbit 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z The Pentagon has paid Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp. — operating jointly as United Launch Alliance — to launch the government's pricey spy satellites without seeking competitive bids. Air Force taking bids to launch spy satellites for 1st time in decade 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z A rocket is needed in 2016 to put a classified satellite into orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office, which operates the nation’s spy satellites. U.S. Air Force seeking bids to launch spy satellite 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z Currently, every launch — whether it's of astronauts, spy satellites or digital television satellites — needs to be carefully synchronized so it isn't swiftly obliterated by the minefield of orbiting debris. Lockheed's 'Space Fence' surveillance system to track cosmic debris 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z “They’re looking for the same things that our spy satellites are looking for.” Experts: Mystery fireball was Russian satellite 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z Why do American spy satellites rely on Russian rocket engines? New study says NASA will land people on Mars about the time chickens invent fusion energy Why do U.S. spy satellites rely on Russian rockets? Using the moon as an off-planet storage site for Earth’s religious, cultural and genetic trappings It matches their surroundings to a spy satellite image of the same dock taken about the same time, located at what the document describes as a militant training facility in Pakistan. N.S.A. Collecting Millions of Faces From Web Images 2014-05-31T04:00:00Z The aerospace sector discovered that it was comfortable with the workhorse Russian engines when it came time to launch sensitive missions such as spy satellites. Russia makes sturdy, reliable rocket engines — and U.S. spy and military agencies need them badly Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, estimates that there are 98 operating spy satellites in orbit, launched by at least six nations. Experts: Mystery fireball was Russian satellite 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z Lawmakers on Wednesday called for a program to develop a next-generation liquid-fuel rocket engine within five years, proposing legislation aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on Russian engines to launch military and spy satellites. SpaceX wins injunction to stop USAF buying Russian rocket engines 2014-05-01T08:17:45Z The South Korean official, who was speaking on the condition of anonymity at a news briefing, said that the United States and South Korean officials used more powerful spy satellite imagery. World Briefing: Contradictory Reports on North Korea’s Nuclear Preparations 2014-04-24T01:55:27Z The official said concealment could be aimed at obscuring images taken by American spy satellites. Russian Border Buildup Stokes Worries 2014-03-28T13:46:17Z American spy satellites and classified military spacecraft are routinely launched into orbit with help from Russian rocket engines developed in the Soviet era. Russia makes sturdy, reliable rocket engines — and U.S. spy and military agencies need them badly But he noted that neither would the United States, which has the one of the largest collections of spy satellites. Geopolitical Rivalries Color an Extraordinary Joint Effort to Find Missing Jet 2014-03-26T18:21:12Z India is now launching its own spy satellites as well as nuclear submarines. Nato leader sees power slipping away 2014-02-04T00:24:51Z This is the real mission patch for a rocket carrying spy satellites heading into space today. U.S. Spy Rocket Launching Today Has Octopus-Themed 'Nothing Is Beyond Our Reach' Logo. Seriously. 2013-12-05T23:08:00Z Albert D. Wheelon, satellite pioneer, dies at 84 Dr. Wheelon helped the CIA launch first spy satellite, then made Hughes a giant on the communications side. Freddie Mac says three banks to pay a total of $1.3 billion to settle mortgage claims 2013-10-02T00:15:00Z Dr. Wheelon built Hughes’s business in spy satellites, which eventually accounted for half of its sales. Albert D. ‘Bud’ Wheelon, satellite pioneer, dies at 84 2013-10-01T23:33:47Z Earlier this week, the office launched a very large rocket carrying a spy satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Black budget leaked by Edward Snowden gives details of agencies beyond CIA, NSA 2013-08-30T12:30:00Z To that end, the Pentagon and the CIA put an early focus on tracking special Syrian forces that control the country's chemical stocks, using spy satellites and allied spy networks on the ground. U.S., Allies Prepare to Act as Syria Intelligence Mounts 2013-08-28T02:13:27Z One official said U.S. spy satellites in November picked up clear photographic evidence of trucks being loaded at known chemical-weapons storage sites outside Damascus. Where Are Syria’s Chemical Weapons? 2013-05-02T08:45:00Z One official said U.S. spy satellites in November picked up clear photographic evidence of trucks being loaded at known chemical weapons storage sites outside of Damascus. Where Are Syria’s Chemical Weapons? 2013-05-02T08:45:00Z The plan was to place a top-secret spy satellite into orbit that would photograph the Soviet Union and Sino-Soviet Bloc countries and then retrieve the film for processing and analysis. Macaque and Dagger in the Simian Space Race 2013-02-14T15:15:14.310Z Under Ranque state-controlled Thales transformed itself from a scandal-ridden behemoth reliant on arms sales to the Middle East into an internationally focused developer of technologies from spy satellites to cockpits and train signals. UPDATE 1-EADS set to bolster independence with new chairman 2013-02-05T16:56:56Z Under Ranque, state-controlled Thales transformed itself from a scandal-ridden behemoth reliant on arms sales to the Middle East into an internationally focused developer of technologies from spy satellites to cockpits and train signals. EADS set to bolster independence with new chairman 2013-02-05T13:44:50Z Late in his tenure, there was controversy over the decision to ban, for security reasons, a programme about the Zircon spy satellite, amid more reported pressure from the governors. Obituary: Alasdair Milne 2013-01-09T21:50:13Z This was the period before spy satellites and the American U2 spy plane. RAF leader sought Sputnik clues 2012-07-18T08:49:06Z She was far too busy worrying about how to recognize a signal, not to mention how to avoid being fooled by the kid next door or a stray weather or spy satellite. Out There: SETI Research Head Retires After Long Search for Alien Life 2012-06-18T21:49:54Z However, spy satellites can’t linger over a single point on the ground. High-Altitude Surveillance Drones: Coming to a Sky Near You 2012-02-24T17:15:00.247Z In many countries, that would involve intercepting phone calls between government officials or peering down from spy satellites. In Detecting Kim Jong-il Death, a Global Intelligence Failure 2011-12-20T02:20:26Z It’s harder and more expensive to keep spy satellites and surveillance drones parked over eight or more locations than it is to keep them trained on the Afghan-Pakistani border. Terrorism After Bin Laden Turns to Smaller Strategic Targets 2011-09-09T05:05:21Z A modified version of that interceptor, also was used in the successful shootdown of a defunct U.S. spy satellite in February 2008. New version of missile interceptor fails first test 2011-09-01T20:02:27Z In 2008 the U.S. military shot down a disabled U.S. spy satellite with a missile, saying it posed a danger to populated areas. U.S. wants to talk outer space with China 2011-07-19T20:31:45Z For weeks last fall, spy satellites took detailed photographs, and the N.S.A. worked to scoop up any communications coming from the mansion. Clues Gradually Led to the Location of Qaeda Chief 2011-05-03T01:45:39Z Among those steps may be more electronic eavesdropping, spy satellite coverage and more informants on the ground, independent intelligence specialists said. American Official Warns That Qaddafi May Lash Out With New Terrorist Attacks 2011-03-18T23:55:44Z The U.S. already has plenty of spy satellites, but with China's celestial skeet shooting fresh in the Pentagon's mind, there's a virtue to a winged craft that could do something no ordinary satellite can. The Orbital Test Vehicle: What Is the Air Force Up To? 2011-03-11T09:20:00Z The advanced imaging technology was originally used to provide sharp photos from spy satellites and astronomical telescopes. VIDEO: Deep tissue imaging using adaptive optics 2011-02-18T05:40:51Z It destroyed an errant spy satellite that still had a full load of a toxic propellant called hydrazine, and was in danger of spilling it over an inhabited area when it re-entered the atmosphere. Security in space: The cluttered frontier 2011-02-10T10:53:44Z But the Los Angeles Times cited analysts who said it was a spy satellite, capable of snapping pictures detailed enough to distinguish the model of a car hundreds of miles below. Secret payload launched on largest West Coast rocket 2011-01-21T00:32:28Z The Pentagon controls about 80 percent of the intelligence budget, managing billions of dollars worth of spy satellites and overseas listening posts. Spymaster Nominee Says He?ll Fight Turf Wars 2010-07-21T05:45:00Z Loudoun County, ranked as the wealthiest county in the country, helps supply the workforce of the nearby National Reconnaissance Office headquarters, which manages spy satellites. The secrets next door 2010-07-21T03:43:00Z Israel’s growing wariness of Turkey goes back several years, as evidenced by its decision not to sell the Turks its Ofek spy satellite, Israeli officials said, again speaking on condition of anonymity. Despite Furor Over Flotilla Raid, Israel and Turkey Mostly Do Business as Usual 2010-07-03T00:12:00Z Israel: Spy Satellite Is Launched launched a spy satellite into orbit Tuesday night from an air force base near the center of the country. | Middle East: Israel: Spy Satellite Is Launched 2010-06-23T02:41:00Z The Ofek 9, which the Defense Ministry said was launched from the Palmachim air force base south of Tel Aviv, will join three other Israeli spy satellites already in space. Israel launches spy satellite 2010-06-22T23:33:00Z The secretive flight, civilian specialists said in recent weeks, probably centers at least partly on testing powerful sensors for a new generation of spy satellites. Surveillance Is Suspected as Main Role of Spacecraft 2010-05-22T23:14:00Z The raids often come after electronic intercepts by American spy satellites, or tips from Pakistani informants — and the spies from the two countries then sometimes drive in the same car to pick up their quarry. C.I.A. and Pakistan Work Together, but Do So Warily 2010-02-24T23:07:00Z But officials also attribute it to revenue generated from contracts to build spy satellites, fighter jets and electronic systems to protect planes from missiles. 2010-02-05T05:00:00Z In the past two months, al-Awlaki's anonymity has been replaced by the glare of U.S. government and media attention — and very likely the searching eyes of spy satellites. 2010-01-14T10:05:00Z What he saw was information about some sort of killer spy satellite—those are the words Par used to describe it to other hackers. Underground All Par's worst nightmares about the killer spy satellite, about becoming the man who knew too much, rushed through his mind. Underground |
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