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DoD: Chinese spy balloon did not collect, transmit data over the US
Defense officials had previously said the spy balloon did not transmit data back to Beijing.
By Zamone Perez
US military failed to detect previous spy balloons from China
Navy and Coast Guard ships are surrounding the wreckage from Saturday, working to recover debris.
13 thoughts China’s balloon (probably) had while floating over America
"There’s been a lot of chatter about blowing me up lately. I’m a balloon. Technically I’m already blown up! HA!"
By Sarah Sicard
Why stratospheric balloons are used in era of space-based intelligence
Experts say balloons loitering at high altitudes can offer some advantages over satellites and drones — and could at least augment ISR capabilities.
China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky
The massive white orb that drifted across U.S. airspace and was shot down by the military triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and blown up on social media.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US downs Chinese balloon, a flashpoint in US-China tensions
Biden said he wanted the balloon downed on Wednesday, but was advised the best time for the operation would be when it was over water.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press