When a Chinese spy balloon floated across the U.S. earlier this month, it ignited a firestorm of concern on Capitol Hill. There have since been a number of other incidents involving flying objects, raising even more concern. Here's what we know:
A U.S. official said a"significant" portion – 30-40 feet – of the balloon's antenna array was recovered from the ocean bottom. These portions will be going to an FBI lab at Quantico, an official said.
State Department spokesman Ned Price said that the State Department has had communication with its Chinese counterpart because"we believe in keeping lines of communication open." More photos were released of what has been recovered so far of the balloon. Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4 prepare material recovered in the Atlantic Ocean from a high-altitude balloon for transport to federal agents at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Feb. 10, 2023. Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4 prepare material recovered in the Atlantic Ocean from a high-altitude balloon for transport to federal agents at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Feb. 10, 2023.
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