A hidden Chinese tracking device discovered
Station #12 found a tracker inside a new navigation module. It came in a box of phone chargers ordered online.
Station #12It was the size of a grain of rice. It was soldered under a capacitor. It had been sending the module's location every 30 seconds since July.
Station #12 bought the navigation parts from a discount supplier because, in their words, they needed a lot of them. They always need a lot of them.
The reviews were very good. All five stars. All posted on the same day.
The module has been pulled off the Mars mission. Station #12 has 14 more just like it in a warehouse. They are checking those now. With a magnifying glass.
