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  Northrop Grumman GHOST-R GEO Recon Satellite

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: High-resolution electro-optical space-to-space imagery of GEO resident space objects
  • Frequency Band / Communication: Secure military SATCOM (details classified)
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Electro-optical payload (TRL-11)
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: GEO object characterization with weekly observation capability
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  7.5
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  TEE-01B Satellite (China)

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: Panchromatic/multispectral optical remote sensing; ~0.52 m panchromatic and ~2.1 m multispectral ground resolution; swath width >14.8 km.
  • Frequency Band / Communication: Not publicly detailed; typical X-band or Ka-band downlink for high-resolution Earth observation data.
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Optical telescope with panchromatic and multispectral imager.
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: egional coverage with LEO passes; suitable for fixed-site monitoring and change detection rather than continuous tracking.
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  6.3
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  China Jilin-1 Satellite

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: High-resolution optical imaging and video capture
  • Frequency Band / Communication: X-Band / Ka-Band satellite communication
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Optical telescope with multi-spectral imaging sensors
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: Global coverage with constellation revisit capability
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  8.3
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  GPS III SV09 Satellite

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: Precision Navigation and Timing (PNT)
  • Frequency Band / Communication: L1, L2, L5 (Secure Military Signals)
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: High-Gain Phased Array Antennas
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: Global, Continuous Coverage
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  8.0
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  FalconSAT 11 Satellite

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: Technology demonstration, limited sensing
  • Frequency Band / Communication: UHF, S Band, experimental payloads
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Modular antennas, experimental sensors
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: Global coverage over orbital passes
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  5.5
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  Yaogan Reconnaissance Satellite

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: Optical, SAR, and ELINT-based reconnaissance
  • Frequency Band / Communication: X-Band / Ka-Band secure links
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Optical telescope, SAR antenna, ELINT arrays
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: Regional to global via constellation
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  8.0
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  GPS IIIF Navigation Satellite

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: Navigation signal detection only
  • Frequency Band / Communication: L1C, L2C, L5, encrypted SATCOM
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Phased-array antennas, atomic clocks
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: Global positioning and timing
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  7.3
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  GPS III Navigation Satellite

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: Navigation and timing only
  • Frequency Band / Communication: L Band navigation signals
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Phased array navigation antennas
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: Global continuous coverage
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  8.5
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  WGS Wideband Communication Satellite

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: Not applicable
  • Frequency Band / Communication: X Band and Ka Band
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Steerable high gain phased array antennas
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: Global wideband communication coverage
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  7.3
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  AEHF Secure Communication Satellite

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: Not applicable
  • Frequency Band / Communication: EHF and Ka band protected SATCOM
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Phased array secure antennas
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: Near global coverage with GEO constellation
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  7.8
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  DSP Early Warning Satellite

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: Infrared missile plume detection
  • Frequency Band / Communication: Secure military SATCOM
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Scanning infrared telescope
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: Global, wide area coverage
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  7.3
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  SBIRS GEO Missile Warning Satellite System

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: Wide area and staring infrared detection
  • Frequency Band / Communication: Military X band and Ka band
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Scanning and staring infrared sensors
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: Near global persistent coverage
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  8.8
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  KH-11 Reconnaissance Satellite

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  • Imaging / Detection Capability: Sub meter optical and infrared imaging
  • Frequency Band / Communication: X-Band and Ka-Band encrypted SATCOM
  • Sensor / Antenna Type: Optical telescope with multi spectral sensors
  • Coverage / Target Tracking Capacity: Global coverage with periodic revisit
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  8.8