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Originally Posted by Skybird
It's going like that since quite some time now, and there will be more. Many cold-war-era spy satellites get replaced with more modern ones. They have not only reached the end of their technological lifetime, but many have massively exceeded it by 200 and 300 %.
If only it would be used against rogue and non-European states only. But of course assuming that would be naive. If you think you are private these days when using a wire, then you are a fool.
The naivety and innocence of private business as well as companies working for state demands, surprises me time and again.
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When governments pay, they are just like the rest