The Evolution of Spy Satellites

What was one of the main challenges faced by the US in making spy satellites practical during the 1960s and 70s?

• Poor satellite design

• Lack of funding

• Photos had to be stored on film

• Inability to launch satellites

How did the US government retrieve film from early spy satellites?

• Using a plane to catch the film mid-air

• By landing the satellite

• By sending astronauts to collect it

• Using a drone

What is the highest resolution allowed by the EU government for commercial satellites?

• 1 meter

• 50 centimeters

• 25 centimeters

• 10 centimeters

What is one of the challenges in analyzing modern satellite imagery?

• Lack of data

• Too much data for humans to process manually

• Inability to launch satellites

• Poor image quality

What is a potential capability of military satellites that is still classified?

• Resolution of 15 centimeters or better

• Resolution of 1 meter

• Ability to communicate with other satellites

• Ability to launch from Earth