Consider This from NPR What We Know About Three Mystery Objects The U.S. Shot Down—And What We Don't
Feb 15, 2023
Scott Detrow, NPR correspondent, dives into the mysterious shoot-downs of four high-flying objects by U.S. military jets. He discusses the official narrative around a Chinese surveillance balloon and the enigma of the other unidentified objects. The conversation touches on government transparency, emerging methods for detecting aerial threats, and how high-altitude balloons are utilized for surveillance by various nations. Detrow also explores the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, revealing the complexities behind these mysterious aerial incidents.
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Mystery Objects
- After shooting down a suspected Chinese spy balloon, the U.S. downed three more objects.
- The government hasn't identified these objects, leading to speculation.
Increased Detection
- Increased vigilance after the Chinese spy balloon incident led to more discoveries.
- Adjusting radar parameters broadened the range of detectable objects.
China's Claims
- After the U.S. downed a Chinese balloon, China claimed the U.S. had flown spy balloons over China.
- The U.S. denied these claims, with Antony Blinken stating they do not send spy balloons over China.