Space MIAD Practice Test

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Reconnaissance satellites in orbit around the Earth do not have which of the following?

Navigation systems
Overflight restrictions
Communication capabilities
Intelligence gathering

The correct answer is: Overflight restrictions

Reconnaissance satellites are specifically designed to gather intelligence and provide data about the Earth's surface and atmosphere. One core function they serve is the collection of imagery and signals intelligence, making intelligence gathering an essential capability. These satellites can also communicate with ground stations to transmit the collected data, which indicates that they possess communication capabilities. Navigation systems, like those found in various satellites, may be utilized to ensure their accurate positioning and operation in orbit. However, reconnaissance satellites do not face overflight restrictions in the same manner that aircraft do. Since they are in space, once they are in orbit, they can operate over any area of the Earth's surface without restrictions related to airspace, which can vary due to national regulations. Thus, saying that reconnaissance satellites do not have overflight restrictions reflects their operational freedom in space, making this the correct answer.