Menwith Hill monitoring station, UK, aerial photograph. This base, near Harrogate in North Yorkshire, is operated by the US National Security Agency.

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Menwith Hill monitoring station, UK, aerial photograph. This base, near Harrogate in North Yorkshire, is operated by the US National Security Agency. The white spheres contain satellite dishes, which are used to intercept radio communications for security purposes.

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Size: 5000px × 4930px
Photo credit: © GETMAPPING PLC/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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