Posted on 02/23/2024 3:38:15 PM PST by CFW
U.S. authorities are currently tracking a high-altitude balloon of unknown origin and purpose over American airspace.
The balloon was over Colorado earlier in the day and is travelling east, CBS reported, citing "[s]ources familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity."
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed in a statement that "[i]n close coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected a small balloon at an altitude varying between 43,000-45,000 ft."
"The balloon was intercepted by NORAD fighters over Utah, who determined it was not maneuverable and did not present a threat to national security," the statement continued. "NORAD will continue to track and monitor the balloon. The FAA also determined the balloon posed no hazard to flight safety. NORAD remains in close coordination with the FAA to ensure flight safety."
(Excerpt) Read more at justthenews.com ...
Squirrel!
Because the Chinese know where all the bodies are hidden...
and Joe wants them to stay hidden
Or Nena.
Barroon no spying. Science!
What would Reagan do?
loved them
Does Joe Biden get paid by the trip or by the mile?
Probably sent by the Duchy of Grand Fenwick...
Incompetence in the White House and incompetence amongst the Intelligence agencies and incompetence in the Pentagon. Any consequences? Nope, just silence and inaction from the Capitol. Maybe additional funding. “Good job, boys! “
The sounds very similar to what they told us last year
Until civilian radar tracked the balloon making course corrections against the prevailing winds.
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