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The $13 Ham Radio Balloon That Cost the US Military $400,000!

Have you ever heard of a ham radio balloon causing a major expense for the military? In this video, we’ll explore the surprising story of how a $13 ham radio balloon has potentially led to a major expense to the US military. Don’t miss out on this intriguing tale of a ham radio balloon gone wrong!

Original Story 👉 https://www.space.com/mystery-object-shot-down-yukon-amateur-ballloon

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 Pico balloons
1:06 Sinister or not?
1:45 K9YO-15 shot down?
2:30 Guidelines for launch
3:50 The FAA rules
4:45 Countries where they are banned
5:15 What about if they go into a planes engine?
6:29 The biggest concern
8:42 How to track ham radio balloons

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