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Russia Using Satellites to Support Attacks in Syria
(Daily Beast) David Axe - Russia's two-month-old military intervention in Syria has involved highly visible strikes by jet fighters, heavy bombers, artillery, and even ships and submarines launching missiles over long distances. No less impressive is Russia's claim that it has positioned 10 satellites over Syria to map terrain, spot targets gather other intelligence, and relay radio signals between ground, air, and sea forces. While the U.S. is the world leader in space, with 400 satellites in Earth's orbit, including nearly 200 military models, Russia possesses the second-largest space force - 89 satellites including 50 working for the armed forces.