• Linkerbaan@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Why would they need data then? With GPS can get a 1metre accurate chip for like 20 bucks and it’s way smaller. And no need for any carrier or subscription.

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      10 months ago

      Mapping out network topology? Who knows.

      Whatever the collected data was, it could have been sent to their satellites for long haul back home.