SpaceX Launches Classified Mission NROL-146, Deploys Spy Satellites
SpaceX successfully launched a classified mission, designated NROL-146, on May 22, 2024, deploying the NRO’s first batch of next-generation spy satellites. The Falcon 9 rocket completed its 52nd launch of the year, with the first stage landing successfully. The NRO aims to enhance its small satellite architecture with a new imaging satellite constellation, increasing operational capabilities for rapid data delivery and intelligence collection.
South Korea to Launch Two Additional Military Spy Satellites This Year
South Korea is set to launch two additional military spy satellites this year as part of its efforts to enhance its monitoring of North Korea. The Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) announced the plan to deploy two synthetic aperture radar…