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The Pentagon says that a Chinese high-altitude balloon has been soaring above the U.S. this week, adding that it’s carrying surveillance equipment and is violating sovereign airspace. Why are militaries still using spy balloons in 2023? ⤵️ https://t.co/tmzGZi6F66 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 3, 2023

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The Department of Defense is not shooting down the balloon given its altitude and the potential for debris to harm civilians. Some lawmakers disagreed with that response. Read the latest👇 https://t.co/TDW9aLctwi — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 3, 2023

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Experts say: 👉 They're cheaper than satellites and carry more payloads than a drone. 👉 They can travel great distances without needing to be refueled. 👉 They can hover over a specific point longer than satellites. https://t.co/tmzGZi6F66 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 3, 2023