Japan's 1st launch of 2024 sends spy satellite to orbit (photos) 

 Japan launched a reconnaissance satellite called IGS Optical 8 to orbit Thursday night (Jan. 11) in the nation's first mission of the new year. 

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https://www.space.com/japan-spy-satellite-launch-success-igs-optical-8