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May 24, 2013

U.S. Special Operations Command Prepares To Launch Eight Satellites 
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While President Obama spoke on Thursday about the future of the U.S.
drone war, Wired.com is reporting the Pentagon is preparing to launch
eight miniature communications satellites that will be used by elite
forces of the U.S. Special Operations Command. The satellites are
designed to stay aloft for three years or more and will be used to hunt
down people overseas.

 

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