Spy satellites are a special type of artificial satellites intended primarily for espionage purposes.
What can spy satellites do.
The goes geostationary satellites are about 23 000 statute miles above the equator and would require a telescope to see.
About a fifth of all satellites belongs to the military and are used for spying.
Explorer 1 was launched by us in 1958.
Historical background the very first artificial satellite ever was launched by russia in 1957 it was known as sputnik 1.
Spy satellites were used for spying since the 1970s.
What isro s new spy satellite can do and how it can penetrate clouds with isro s launch of its new spy satellite theprint takes a look at risat 2b s functioning and use and how it will be affected by clouds.
If you have a good viewing location away from large cities where the milky way would be visible for instance you can try to spot the noaa satellites.
Since the satellites are in orbit they cannot hover over a given area or provide real time video.
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Science modern spy satellites in an age of space wars.
A united launch alliance delta iv heavy rocket carrying the nrol 44 spy satellites stands atop pad 37 of the cape canaveral air force station florida ahead of a planned launch on sept.
Optical image reconnaissance satellites use a charge coupled device ccd to gather images that make up a digital photograph for transmission back to earth from an altitude of about 200 miles.
A russian satellite made a series of maneuvers in late january to get closer to a u s.
Spy satellite can given clear skies and a good viewing angle probably read a license plate from space.
Began developing spy satellites in the mid 1950s years before it had a rocket capable of placing anything in orbit.
Space is a battleground for dominance among major powers.
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But there are other kind of orbits which are much more useful for spy satellites like the molniya orbit an elliptic orbit that spy satellites can take to keep the northern hemisphere in view 22.
Spy satellite in orbit.