[dragnet2]

A quick look at a map indicates its about 30 miles from White Sands Missile Range and Holoman AFB. Upcoming test of new-technology most likely.

I'm not sure I get what threat a solar observatory 30 miles from White Sands would pose?

[PGR88]

I'm not sure I get what threat a solar observatory 30 miles from White Sands would pose?

Perhaps not the equipment itself, but the high ground it occupies. Perhaps the staff who work there? Any Chinese post-doctoral students doing research there? Maybe DoD wants to use the spot for their own observation?

It won't be shut down for long.