NORAD Intercepts And Tracks Balloon Over Utah

The balloon was intercepted by NORAD fighters over Utah, who determined it was not maneuverable and did not present a threat to national security.

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) statement on the balloon: "In 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 man…