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CHINA SPY BALLOON PILOT'S PHOTO

In this image released by the Department of Defense on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, a U.S. Air Force U-2 pilot looks down at a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon as it hovers over the United States on Feb. 3, 2023. (Department of Defense via AP)

UNITED STATES CHINA BALLOON

In this image provided by the FBI, FBI special agents assigned to the evidence response team process material recovered from the high altitude balloon recovered off the coast of South Carolina, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the FBI laboratory in Quantico, Va., (FBI via AP)

UNITED STATES CHINA BALLOON

In this image provided by the FBI, FBI special agents assigned to the evidence response team process material recovered from the high altitude balloon recovered off the coast of South Carolina, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the FBI laboratory in Quantico, Va., (FBI via AP)

USA CHINA BALLOON

epa10453049 A handout photo made available by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) Public Affairs via the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) on 07 February 2023 shows sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 loading a rigid hull inflatable boat in preparation to recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 05 February 2023 (issued 07 February 2023). At the direction of the US President and with the full support of Canada's Government, U.S. fighter aircrafts under U.S. Northern Command authority engaged and brought down a high altitude surveillance balloon within sovereign U.S. airspace and over U.S. territorial waters 04 February 2023, according to the US Navy. EPA/US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler Thompson / HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

USA CHINA BALLOON

epa10453048 A handout photo made available by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) Public Affairs via the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) on 07 February 2023 shows sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 05 February 2023 (issued 07 February 2023). At the direction of the US President and with the full support of Canada's Government, U.S. fighter aircrafts under U.S. Northern Command authority engaged and brought down a high altitude surveillance balloon within sovereign U.S. airspace and over U.S. territorial waters 04 February 2023, according to the US Navy. EPA/US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler Thompson / HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

UNITED STATES-CHINA-BALLOON

This image provided by the U.S. Navy shows sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recovering a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Feb. 5, 2023. (U.S. Navy via AP)

USA CHINA BALLOON

epa10453051 A handout photo made available by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) Public Affairs via the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) on 07 February 2023 shows sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 05 February 2023 (issued 07 February 2023). At the direction of the US President and with the full support of Canada's Government, U.S. fighter aircrafts under U.S. Northern Command authority engaged and brought down a high altitude surveillance balloon within sovereign U.S. airspace and over U.S. territorial waters 04 February 2023, according to the US Navy. EPA/US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler Thompson / HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

USA CHINA BALLOON

epa10453053 A handout photo made available by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) Public Affairs via the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) on 07 February 2023 shows sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 05 February 2023 (issued 07 February 2023). At the direction of the US President and with the full support of Canada's Government, U.S. fighter aircrafts under U.S. Northern Command authority engaged and brought down a high altitude surveillance balloon within sovereign U.S. airspace and over U.S. territorial waters 04 February 2023, according to the US Navy. EPA/US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler Thompson / HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

USA CHINA BALLOON

epa10453050 A handout photo made available by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) Public Affairs via the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) on 07 February 2023 shows sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 05 February 2023 (issued 07 February 2023). At the direction of the US President and with the full support of Canada's Government, U.S. fighter aircrafts under U.S. Northern Command authority engaged and brought down a high altitude surveillance balloon within sovereign U.S. airspace and over U.S. territorial waters 04 February 2023, according to the US Navy. EPA/US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler Thompson / HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

UNITED STATES CHINA BALLOON

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2, prepare to conduct a search during recovery efforts of debris from a high altitude balloon in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Feb. 7, 2023. (Ryan Seelbach/U.S. Navy via AP)

UNITED STATES CHINA BALLOON

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2, conduct pre-dive checks during recovery efforts for debris from a high altitude balloon in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Feb. 7, 2023. (Ryan Seelbach/U.S. Navy via AP)

UNITED STATES CHINA BALLOON

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, a sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 conducts a search for debris with an underwater vehicle during recovery efforts of a Chinese high altitude balloon in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Feb. 7, 2023. (Ryan Seelbach/U.S. Navy via AP)

UNITED STATES CHINA BALLOON

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) Four operate landing craft air cushions (LCAC) during recovery efforts of debris from a high altitude balloon in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Feb. 8, 2023. (Ryan Seelbach/U.S. Navy via AP)

UNITED STATES CHINA BALLOON

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) Four operate landing craft air cushions (LCAC) during recovery efforts of debris from a Chinese high altitude balloon in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Feb. 8, 2023. (Ryan Seelbach/U.S. Navy via AP)

UNITED STATES CHINA BALLOON

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) Four operate landing craft air cushions (LCAC) during recovery efforts of debris from a Chinese high altitude balloon in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Feb. 8, 2023. (Ryan Seelbach/U.S. Navy via AP)

UNITED STATES CHINA BALLOON

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2, prepare an underwater vehicle to search for debris during recovery efforts of a Chinese high altitude balloon in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Feb. 7, 2023. (Ryan Seelbach/U.S. Navy via AP)

USA FBI CHINESE HIGH-ALTITUDE BALLOON

epa10458044 A handout photo made available by the FBI shows members a Federal Bureau of Investigation Evidence Response Team preparing to board the USS Carter Hull to participate in search and recovery operations with the US Navy of the Chinese high-altitude balloon that the United States shot down and recovered off the coast of South Carolina, USA on 05 February 2023 (issued 09 February 2023). The United States is still formulating its response to the Chinese high-altitude balloon which drifted across the continental US last week and has been connected to surveillance efforts by the Chinese government. EPA/FBI HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

US CHINESE BALLOON

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flies over a debris field during recovery efforts of a high-altitude surveillance balloon, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, off the coast of South Carolina. The Navy, in joint partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, are providing multiple units in support of the effort, including ships, aircraft and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal mobile diving and salvage unit. (Jerry Ireland/U.S. Navy via AP)

US CHINESE BALLOON

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, Cmdr. Brad A. Fancher, commanding officer of the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), observes the debris field of a high-altitude surveillance balloon Saturday, Feb. 4 2023, off the coast of South Carolina. Carter Hall is the lead ship in debris recovery efforts led by the Navy. (Jerry Ireland/U.S. Navy via AP)

US CHINESE BALLOON SOUTH CAROLINA

In this photo provided by Chad Fish, the remnants of a large balloon drift above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The downing of the suspected Chinese spy balloon by a missile from an F-22 fighter jet created a spectacle over one of the state's tourism hubs and drew crowds reacting with a mixture of bewildered gazing, distress and cheering. (Chad Fish via AP)

US CHINESE BALLOON SOUTH CAROLINA

In this photo provided by Chad Fish, a large balloon is struck down above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The downing of the suspected Chinese spy balloon by a missile from an F-22 fighter jet created a spectacle over one of the state's tourism hubs and drew crowds reacting with a mixture of bewildered gazing, distress and cheering. (Chad Fish via AP)

USA SPIONAGE CHINA ABSCHUSS BALLON

In this photo provided by Chad Fish, the remnants of a large balloon drift above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, with a fighter jet and its contrail seen below it, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The downing of the suspected Chinese spy balloon by a missile from an F-22 fighter jet created a spectacle over one of the state's tourism hubs and drew crowds reacting with a mixture of bewildered gazing, distress and cheering. (KEYSTONE/Chad Fish via AP)

USA SPIONAGE BALLOON CHINA

In this photo provided by Chad Fish, a large balloon drifts above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, with a fighter jet and its contrail seen below it, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The balloon was struck by a missile from an F-22 fighter just off Myrtle Beach, fascinating sky-watchers across a populous area known as the Grand Strand for its miles of beaches that draw retirees and vacationers. (Chad Fish via AP)

US CHINESE BALLOON SOUTH CAROLINA

In this photo provided by Chad Fish, a large balloon drifts above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The balloon was struck by a missile from an F-22 fighter just off Myrtle Beach, fascinating sky-watchers across a populous area known as the Grand Strand for its miles of beaches that draw retirees and vacationers. (Chad Fish via AP)

US CHINA BALLOON

In this photo provided by Brian Branch, a large balloon drifts above the Kingstown, N.C. area, with an airplane and its contrail seen below it. The United States says it is a Chinese spy balloon moving east over America at an altitude of about 60,000 feet (18,600 meters), but China insists the balloon is just an errant civilian airship used mainly for meteorological research that went off course due to winds and has only limited “self-steering” capabilities. (Brian Branch via AP)