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Pentagon says new high altitude balloon intercepted over US 'likely hobby' craft year after China controversy
2024-02-26
"These are not the balloons you are looking for."
[FoxNews] NORAD says it 'monitored the likely hobby balloon via ground radars until it left US airspace'.

The Pentagon said the latest high altitude balloon detected over the United States is a "likely hobby" craft, about a year after a Chinese spy balloon traversed the continental U.S., sparking controversy.
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"After yesterday's fighter intercepts, and in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, the North American Aerospace Defense Command monitored the likely hobby balloon via ground radars until it left US airspace overnight," the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said Saturday in a statement, reported by ABC News and other outlets. No further information was immediately available.

Two defense officials told Fox News that the balloon detected flying over the U.S. has been identified as the property of an amateur balloonist and is not from China. The balloon was spotted over Utah and was heading east.

NORAD first announced the high altitude balloon on Friday, noting that it was observed at between roughly 43,000 and 45,000 feet.

"The balloon was intercepted by NORAD fighters over Utah, who determined it was not maneuverable and did not present a threat to national security. NORAD will continue to track and monitor the balloon," NORAD said. "The FAA also determined the balloon posed no hazard to flight safety. NORAD remains in close coordination with the FAA to ensure flight safety."
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Posted by:Skidmark

#3  Just a Chinese New Year lantern, H8TR. Why don't you trust me!?
Posted by: swksvolFF   2024-02-26 14:45  

#2  
HUMOR

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Go to the Dollar Store...
Purchase a handful of battery Powered LED's adhesive light strips. $25


GO TO AMAZON
Purchase the large Helium Tank (14.9 cu. Ft.) Disposable Helium Tank $80

Go to "www.scientificsales.com"
Order 8245-H Hwoyee Weather Balloon, 1600 Grams Natural $119.99 Weather Balloon .. which is good for an altitude of about 19.2 MILES.

Cut and add several 3 ft. strips of Aluminum foil with LED's attached

Total Cost to Under $250 to screw with Biden and Nation Security.

Also a person could add an AIR TAG and a cheap GO-Pro type camera for a great aerial Youtube Video of it being shot down.
Posted by: NN2N1   2024-02-26 07:51  

#1  Please return to your seats, nothing to see here.
Posted by: Besoeker   2024-02-26 05:36  

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