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Because it's more of an aircraft than a satellite.
Like Gary powers and the u2 >

I mean we originally called that a civilian weather  research aircraft operated by NASA. >

Didn't we see pictures earlier of the balloon remnants on a boat? >

Probably not all the pieces. >

Keep Calm
And 
Recover Spy Equipment >

Does anyone know why this is such a big deal? Spy satellites have been around for decades. >

If it's nefarious, it could be carrying weapons of mass destruction. It's not a good idea to allow other nations to fly things in your airspace without challenge. >

I'm not saying we shouldn't shoot it down, only that we shouldn't make such a big deal. It's not like we don't do similar things. We have enough trouble with China without picking petty fights. >

And I'm in complete agreement. There are good reasons not to fire on just shy aircraft that enter the airspace...
But we also don't want them making a habit out of it. Once is accident, four times is intention. >

Calm about what? Is clearly a spy balloon, we have all accepted this