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Caught on camera: Satellite tracker photographs secret spacecraft
By Leonard David published
Satellite tracker and photographer Felix Schöfbänker has captured a variety of secret spacecraft on camera, revealing "things that either were not known, or only were speculated before."

Spies and hackers are targeting the US space industry: report
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued a warning to private space companies about the threat of foreign cyberattacks and disruptions to U.S. satellites.

North Korea readying launch of nation's 1st spy satellite: report
By Brett Tingley published
North Korean state media announced Wednesday (April 19) that the country has built its first spy satellite and is preparing it for launch.

Area 51 Declassified: Documents Reveal Cold War 'Hide-and-Seek'
By Leonard David last updated

SpaceX will launch a classified spy satellite on a new Falcon 9 rocket today and you can watch it live
By Tariq Malik last updated
A new SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a classified spy satellite for the United States today (Feb. 2). Watch it online here.

Huge Delta IV Heavy rocket launches US spy satellite to orbit
By Amy Thompson last updated
A new U.S. spy satellite launched into space Monday afternoon (April 26) on the mightiest rocket built by the United Launch Alliance.

Arianespace launches French military spy satellite on Soyuz rocket to cap 2020
By Tariq Malik published
Arianespace launched a new reconnaissance satellite for the French military on Tuesday (Dec. 29), marking the launch provider's final mission of 2020.

SpaceX will launch a spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office Thursday. Watch it live!
By Amy Thompson last updated
SpaceX is set to launch a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office on Thursday (Dec. 17), during a three-hour launch window that opens at 9:45 a.m. EST (1400 GMT).
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