| INFO 6: Types of Spy/Reconnaissance Satellites
Today, spy satellites have differentiated into different types. There are four basic kinds of spy satellites; reconnaissance, ocean surveillance, early warning, and elint. The most important type of spy satellite is the reconnaissance. The reconnaissance satellites photograph missile bases and other places of military interest. They have to get close-up pictures, thus, they are placed in low orbits. The drag from the atmosphere slowly brings them down causing their life time to be only a few weeks. | 
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