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USAF satellites started taking photos of other satellites in geosynchronous orbit

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Commander of U.S. Air Force Space Command, Gen. John Hyten, revealed that the two Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program satellites in orbit have started taking photos of other satellites operating in geosynchronous orbit.

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Source: U.S. Air Force

The satellites, built by Orbital Sciences Corp., became operational on Sept. 29.

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