Anne ApplebaumHas someone written the definitive explanation of why China, which has high tech satellites, internet spyware and access to reams of stolen data, would even need a spy balloon?
kmetz@anneapplebaum I was speculating for reasons earlier (so not an explanation), 1. satellite paths are very predictable, 2. getting closer, for higher-res radar and optical images (the huge solar arrays on this thing make me think radar could be involved, not much else needs so much electrical power).
Melzpetpals@kmetz @anneapplebaum I heard someone on the radio it moves slower than a satellite and can capture a lot of data all at once before the next rotation of the satellite comes around. 🤷♀️
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