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reconnaissance

[ri-kon-uh-suhns, -zuhns] / rɪˈkɒn ə səns, -zəns /


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Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, aside from commercial customers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

The Milnet system has been under development for several years and involves both the Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, the U.S. spy agency focused on classified satellites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

A US Air Force plane from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters, flies into the eye of Hurricane Melissa, as the category 5 Hurricane approaches Jamaica.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

However, he seemingly sent at least two classified documents - one on drones and another on "Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance".

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

“Spying is when you go undercover. Be secret. Reconnaissance is scoping out the enemy on their home turf.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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