US jets intercept high-altitude balloon over Utah - BBC News

The object has been determined to be non-threatening, but its origin and purpose were unknown.

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US military aircraft have intercepted a high-altitude balloon flying over the western part of the country and determined it was non-threatening.

The small object is not manoeuvrable and presents no hazard to flight safety, US officials said, though its origin and purpose were unknown.

The aircraft was spotted on Friday over Colorado and Utah, drifting east.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68388453

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