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KH-12 - The KH-12, also known by the codenames Ikon and Improved Crystal, is a successor to the KH-11 reconnaissance satellite and also used digital imaging. It is believed that the KH-12 improved upon the previous design by including signals intelligence capabilities, sensitivity in broader light spectrums (likely into infrared), and possibly including the ability to view "live" ...
KH-13 - The KH-13 is a potential successor to the KH-12 reconnaissance satellite. Only extremely limited information is available.
KH-11 - The KH-11, also referenced by the codenames Crystal and Kennan, also commonly known as "Big Bird", was a type of reconnaissance satellite launched by the American National Reconnaissance Office from December 1976 to October 2005 and used until present. Manufactured by Lockheed, the KH-11 was the first American spy satellite to utilize electro-optical digital imaging.
KH-5 - Codenamed Argon, the KH-5 was a series of reconnaissance satellites produced by the United States from February 1961 to August 1964. The KH-5 operated similarly to the Corona series of satellites, as it ejected a canister of photographic film.
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