Are U.S. spy satellites likely taking photographs of North Korea's nuclear weapon test?

Answer 1

Definetly.

Answer 2

They have been taking images for years of basically everything interesting in North Korea: missile launch facility, control buildings, roads, piles of dirt, etc.)

But since the test was underground, & deep under a mountain, they can't see a crater like those in Nevada.

If you want to see what other satellites have seen, check out www.globalsecurity.org and look at all the images.

Answer 3

Not sure if US satellites were positioned to do so, but this test likely was underground. These are not so much "seen" as they are felt.

Underground nuclear testing has distinctive seismic signatures that would be instantly noticed.

Most likely Japanese and American airborn aircraft would have been in position to monitor all forms of communication, troop and equipment movement, and other indicators of the test.

Answer 4

they can't since the test is done underground. The spy planes and such can read nuclear laden dust if it is in the air after the blast. We could read the amount of earthquake caused by the blast and even identify where the quake came from.

Answer 5

The test was underground. But the US has had satellites doing survalence of NK for years. They have satellites watching most countries. Their not called a superpower for nothing. lol
(that might have came off sounding snide, but it intended to be good natured, sorry!)

Answer 6

North Korea said that they tested their bomb underground. So it is not posible to spy on the test.

Answer 7

Why goodness no. I think Jane Fonda is on her way to check the whole thing out. Don't worry be happy.

Answer 8

They are taking pictures of KJI's little wiener.

Answer 9

id say thats a good possibility---what do you want to bet they are monitering this board and see your question, then follow you for the next week or so---------oops

Answer 10

I can't believe you actually had to ASK this. Of course they are!