Chinese spy balloon was able to get intelligence on US military sites: Report

The Chinese spy balloon that flew over the continental United States earlier this year was reportedly able to get intelligence on U.S. military bases during its flight.

The surveillance balloon flew over several military installations, and the Chinese government was able to collect information on those bases despite efforts to prevent it from doing so, per NBC News.

The report says the balloon was able to be controlled by and deliver data in real time to the Chinese government, per two current senior-level officials and one former senior administration official. The data the balloon was able to pick up were nearly all electronic signals, which can be emitted by weapons and communications on the bases.

The spy balloon flew over or nearby military installations in Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Missouri during its more than three-day flight over the continental U.S.