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2023-02-05 15:08:42 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 15E0AB6B829A76E0F4A90C7B1A9BE193A07A4CE24CF78BC8485F7A419F10A470
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Defense Dept. (Feb 2): "Instances of this kind of balloon activity have been observed previously over the past several years." https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3287173/dod-statement-on-high-altitude-surveillance-balloon/ Bloomberg: China is behind "many such devices sent over the nation, including some during the Trump administration, according to US officials." https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-03/high-flying-balloon-seen-as-part-of-broader-chinese-spy-program
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