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Re:The US Air Force may have shot down an amateur radio pico... by Fatnino on Friday February 17, 2023 @04:40AM (#34832727)
Most countries can't hit something hanging out at 60000 feet. The US can, but it can also blow up satellites.

So if you can send satellites over unmolested, maybe you also try with a huge-ass balloon. It's way cheaper. Worth a shot.

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