Chinese Spy Balloon Crossed U.S. Airspace but Did Not Transmit Data, Military Says

The Chinese spy balloon used American technology but did not collect or transmit data while flying over the U.S. and Canada according to U.S. military officials.
The balloon carried a mix of commercially available U.S. gear and specialized Chinese sensors capable of capturing photos, videos and other data.
U.S. intelligence agencies confirmed the balloon was created for spying and not for weather monitoring as claimed by China.
The U.S. military shot down the balloon off the coast of South Carolina in February before it could transmit any data back to China.
Tensions have escalated between the U.S. and China over the incident with concerns about illegal technology transfers and threats to national security.