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If it we're me I'd assume whatever the balloon is carrying is expendable since it over foreign airspace and/or weather is a thing. They're controlling the alti

If it we're me I'd assume whatever the balloon is carrying is expendable since it over foreign airspace and/or weather is a thing. They're controlling the altitude so I assume they have it transmit data back either upon command or continuously.

exitb 4y ago
Do you have any source for the claim that the balloon altitude was controlled remotely? I didn't see it mentioned until now.
- hoppyhoppy2 4y ago
  The Pentagon press secretary said that the balloon was known to have "the ability to maneuver" but didn't offer details. There's some discussion at https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/chinese-spy-balloon-has-unexpected-maneuverability/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/chinese-spy-ballo...
- CydeWeys 4y ago
  For what it's worth, this is how the Project Loon balloons worked. It's a proven concept.
  - exitb 4y ago
    It sure is, but the Chinese claim is that this was a lost piece of scientific equipment, out of range for for any active control.
    - CydeWeys 4y ago
      And the Chinese government lies about anything and everything.