Subject: new bird http://www.vny.com/cf/News/upidetail.cfm?QID=70424 Its purpose is to test new sensors for detecting camouflaged installations back on Earth. More sophisticated military spy satellites and new commercial space imaging services have led to increased use of masking interesting targets. This satellite is part of the U.S. Department of Defense's efforts to stay ahead of such countermeasures. Just how much will they spend to get Osama?
