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In this commentary, a retired four-star Air Force general says Colorado Springs, Colorado, has always been the center of the military s space operations.
WINNIPEG Today is Christmas Eve and Santa is well on the journey to bringing gifts and holiday cheer to children around the world. But, how can you keep track of where Santa is and where he’s going? The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) can help as it uses its technology to monitor Santa’s whereabouts as he travels across the globe. “He’s making his way around the world very quickly this morning,” said Capt. Ken Jacobson, public affairs officer for the Canadian NORAD region. NORAD’s been tracking Santa for the past 65 years, with the help of its satellites, fighter jets and the north warning system with radar.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - He made a list, he checked it twice,
and he s wearing a
protective face covering.
Santa Claus, zipping across the globe on sleigh pulled by eight reindeer, has been spotted on radar by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
NORAD has been tracking the object on its radar since the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, has confirmed the sleigh s lone occupant is
Kris Kringle, and reports that the lead reindeer appears to have a shiny red, beacon-like nose that is being used as a navigation tool. A special examination of the most up-to-date data also shows that the festive fellow in the red suit and matching hat is making frequent stops, visiting every city, town and village all over the world, and magically delivering presents.