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Source: http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=220011
Israel to Upgrade Satellite Capability
(Jerusalem Post) Yaakov Katz - The Israel Defense Ministry is set to invest millions to upgrade Israel's space communication capabilities, to enable reconnaissance and surveillance satellites used by the IDF to provide real-time intelligence. Currently, Israeli satellites can only download their data when they fly directly over Israel - which can mean a delay of up to 90 minutes, a critical handicap in times of conflict.