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Monday, November 22, 2010

US launches giant eavesdropping satellite

The United States has placed in orbit a vast reconnaissance satellite reputed to be the largest eavesdropping device ever launched into space.

The largest unmanned American launch vehicle, the Delta-4 Heavy rocket, roared into the the night sky in Cape Canaveral, Florida on Sunday carrying the mysterious satellite on a mission dubbed NROL-32.

The National Reconnaissance Office did not disclose the purpose of the satellite but widespread reports in the US media suggest it is for eavesdropping on enemy communications...

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[Webmaster - The question is..."Who DOES the NRO consider "THE ENEMY"?" My guess is they consider THE AMERICAN PEOPLE the enemy, and the eavesdropping satellite is for US.]