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reconnaissance satellite stories: 3 news summaries
OPINION

 Time to Clean Up Space Trash 


Feb 22, 09 5:16 AM CST
(Newser) - Space trash is becoming a serious problem, and it's long past time for housekeeping, writes the Economist. Of the 18,000 objects orbiting earth that are bigger than 4 inches across, only 900 are functioning satellites. The rest is debris, from old rocket parts and dead satellites to tools and... More »

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space • trash • satellite • littering • orbit • spy satellite • reconnaissance satellite • junk

Surveillance Plan Moves Forward, Despite Concerns

Homeland Security program would allow local government to access spy photos

Oct 1, 08 10:42 AM CDT
(Newser) - A Government Accountability Office review raises concerns about plans for domestic satellite surveillance, the Wall Street Journal reports, but Homeland Security will proceed anyway. A bill allows the agency to provide satellite imagery for emergency and scientific purposes, but could be expanded to include surveillance and border control. The... More »

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Congress • privacy • Department of Homeland Security • Government Accountability Office • satellite images • reconnaissance satellite

Navy Ship Prepares to
Shoot Down Spy Satellite

Attempt will be made Thursday from ship

Feb 19, 08 3:48 AM CST
(Newser) - The US Navy will attempt to shoot down a rogue American spy satellite Thursday, just days before it re-enters the earth's atmosphere, reports CNN. Officials plan to bring down the satellite from an Aegis cruiser at sea while it is still 150 miles above the earth, leaving enough time for... More »

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NASA • Pentagon • space shuttle • US Navy • orbit • spy satellite • reconnaissance satellite • shootdown • Aegis cruiser • toxic fuel • Delta II • Missile Defense Agency • Defense Dept

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