US government declassifies Cold War-era 'JUMPSEAT' spy satellites

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Summary:
- The article discusses the declassification of a Cold War-era spy satellite called Jumpseat by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
- Jumpseat was a highly classified satellite launched in the 1960s and 1970s to monitor Soviet military activities and communications.
- The declassification of Jumpseat's existence and capabilities provides a glimpse into the history of space-based espionage during the Cold War period.

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