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Won’t You Track His Sleigh Tonight?

Do you hear it? It’s the sound of Santa’s sleigh bells as he prepares for his yearly flight around the globe tonight. And this year, you can track h...

Federal News Network Staff

December 24, 2008 10:37 am

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Do you hear it? It’s the sound of Santa’s sleigh bells as he prepares for his yearly flight around the globe tonight. And this year, you can track him with your cell phone as he makes his way to your home. It’s made possible thanks to Rudolph’s nose and infrared tracking satellites. Canadian Naval Lieutenant Desmond James is a spokesperson for NORAD – the North American Aerospace Defense Command in charge of the effort. And he told us US and Canadian officials are working feverishly together to apply lessons learned in preparation for the big night. Click to hear the interview.