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High-Altitude Spies: Why Planes and Balloons Beat Satellites
In this episode of My Weird Prompts, Herman and Corn dive into the complex geography of the atmosphere to answer a listener's question: in an era of advanced satellite constellations, why do we still rely on "old-school" tech like high-altitude planes and surveillance balloons? From the legendary U-2 "Dragon Lady" to the controversial return of spy balloons, the duo breaks down the critical trade-offs between persistence, resolution, and sovereignty. They explore how different altitudes offer unique advantages for signals intelligence and why the future of reconnaissance involves a mix of…
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