Air Force may spread wings in near space

Published: Wed Jan 19th, 2005
Source: www.cnn.com



WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The U.S. Air Force could start operating aircraft in "near space," the airspace above 65,000 feet but below an outer space orbit, within a year, a top U.S. Air Force space official said Tuesday.

The Air Force is actively exploring ways to use helium-filled free-floating balloons and remotely controlled glider-like aircraft to protect U.S. convoys, track friendly forces, assess battle damage and boost communications between units in military hot spots like Iraq.
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