U.S. Classifies Orbits Of Visible Japanese Satellites

KEEPING SECRETS In an unprecedented move, the U.S. government has classified the orbital parameters of Japan's first two reconnaissance satellites launched together Mar. 28 on an H-2A booster. Since 1983, the U.S. has classified the orbits of its own reconnaissance spacecraft, but has always...

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