What is being characterized as a small balloon was intercepted by NORAD fighter aircraft Friday morning over Utah at an altitude of 43,000 to 45,000 feet, a U.S. official confirmed.
The official said that the balloon and its payload have been determined to not pose a threat to national security.
In this June 14, 2023, file photo, an F-16 fighter jet takes off during a military exercise at Spangdahlem U.S. Air Base in Spangdahlem, Germany.
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