The North American Aerospace Defense Command said it indicated the balloon intercepted over Utah did not pose a national security threat. fox news digital.
“Working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected the small balloon at an altitude of 43,000 to 45,000 feet,” the report said. “The balloon was intercepted by a NORAD fighter aircraft over Utah, but the balloon was determined to be uncontrollable and not a threat to national security. NORAD will continue to track and monitor the balloon. NORAD continues to work closely with the FAA to ensure flight safety. ”
CBS News A U.S. official told the outlet the balloon was expected to be over Georgia by Friday night, the report said.
“Please shoot it down. Please protect the country.” tweeted South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (Republican).
“Shoot down the spy balloons now!!!” Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (Georgia) tweeted.
Last year, President Joe Biden came under intense scrutiny after a Chinese balloon remained lingering over the United States before finally being lowered off the coast of South Carolina.
“Last year, the Chinese Communist Party sent a reconnaissance balloon over Montana, but we still don’t know the full story. A year later, another unknown balloon is flying over American territory, and we don’t know what it is. I don’t even know,” Republican Rep. Matt said.Rosendale, Montana tweeted.
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