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Reconnaissance satellites (RS), first deployed in the 1960s to peer into the Soviet Union and other secretive enemy states, have also been used by civilian agencies of the fed. gov¿t. to assist with mapping, disaster relief, and environ. concerns. Post 9/11, the Bush Admin. encouraged use of satellite-derived data for homeland security and law enforce. purposes, in addition to the civil applications. This report provides background on the development of RS and identifies the roles various agencies play in their management and use. Also, a discussion of legal considerations, including whether RS might constitute a ¿search¿ within the meaning of the 4th Amendment; an overview of statutory authorities, as well as restrictions that might apply.
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