Atmospheric interference significantly limits ground-based astronomical observations across various wavelengths, necessitating high-altitude or space-based alternatives. Balloon-borne observatories ...
French fighter jets shot down high-altitude balloons with air-to-air missiles in a recent test. France warned that the battle for near-space is heating up and pointed to China's spy balloon over the ...
NASA's first scientific balloon flight of the 2025 Antarctica Balloon Campaign lifted off from the agency's Antarctic ...
The balloon has since left U.S. airspace, officials said Saturday. A balloon intercepted by fighter aircraft over Utah on Friday was a "likely hobby balloon" and has since left United States airspace, ...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Another high-flying object has been seen hovering over the Grand Strand. WMBF News started receiving questions about a circular object flying high above Myrtle Beach on ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH and AP) - Update: A small and nonthreatening balloon spotted flying high over the mountainous Western United States was intercepted by fighter jets over Utah on Friday, according ...
A balloon intercepted by fighter aircraft over Utah on Friday was a "likely hobby balloon" and has since left United States airspace, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said Saturday ...