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Maybe they want to intercept cell phone data. If they wanted low key interception of civilian terrestrial radio signals, seems like it would be better to just
by Johnny555 4y ago
Maybe they want to intercept cell phone data.
If they wanted low key interception of civilian terrestrial radio signals, seems like it would be better to just rent a Uhaul or RV, load it up with radio gear, and drive it across the country.
- hatsunearu 4y agosounds slow and illegal, whereas orbital collection is basically maintenance free and basically legal
- dx034 4y agoAs long as you are in airspace and not in space (and those balloons weren't), it's not legal to violate airspace and wiretap signals without permission. So U-Haul wouldn't be much different. And the balloon was very slow as well, at least a truck you can drive and park exactly where you need it.
- hatsunearu 4y agoI think you misread my comment.
- w4ffl35 4y agothey could just make TikTok and get everyone addicted to using it
- georgeg23 4y agoLow Earth Orbit satellites of the US are 100% intercepting global cell phone data and geo locating their source. Plenty of companies are even building direct cell phone service from satellite to the ground, including SpaceX.