enhanced imaging system (eis), officially referred to as "enhanced imagery system", previously known as 8x, and sometimes unofficially known as misty 2 and kh-13, is an american reconnaissance satellite programme. a derivative of the improved crystal satellites, eis replaced misty, and was intended to provide more coverage and dwell time than previous reconnaissance satellites; like misty, it has stealth capabilities. only one eis satellite has been launched; usa-144, which was placed into orbit by a titan ivb rocket on 22 may 1999. ==history== in 1995, a los angeles times article reported that the 8x program was intended a
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