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Spy satellite resolution from Trump's 2019 tweet of a failed N Korean launch

 
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Spy satellite resolution from Trump's 2019 tweet of a failed N Korean launch
0.4 inch pixel resolution is what Scott Manley estimates.

USA-224 AKA NROL-49 is what they figure is the ID of the satellite, which is essentially a Hubble telescope pointed to Earth.

NROL-71 is a newer generation satellite, so he figures this satellite's capability is declassified as it is "older tech" from a 10 yr old satellite. :)


People criticized the President for releasing the photo, but you can see a blacked out square on the image, indicating it received a security review.

This was a cellphone pic of the real image.
I'm guessing the real resolution is even better, although he figures he knows the size of the mirror, which if you have a physics background, dictates the maximum possible theoretical resolution.

Also, some cool launch vids.


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Re: Spy satellite resolution from Trump's 2019 tweet of a failed N Korean launch
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Re: Spy satellite resolution from Trump's 2019 tweet of a failed N Korean launch
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And now presidente Harris has that thing turned on you.
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Re: Spy satellite resolution from Trump's 2019 tweet of a failed N Korean launch
But don't worry, I totally believe they could not see MH370 even once on its several hour flight from Malaysia.

Who could possibly spot a tiny little Boeing 777?
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