Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: mystery-ak on February 23, 2024, 09:59:41 pm
toddstarnes @toddstarnes · 10m JUST IN: High altitude balloon spotted over Colorado just one day after a "software update" shut down phone service for hours across the country...
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: mystery-ak on February 23, 2024, 10:00:23 pm
"unknown origin" my ass. They know exactly where it came from, its entire route and its projected course.
As others have said, this administration is so damned corrupt and weak they're going to let the "owners" do what they did last year. 9999hair out0000
That's correct, unfortunately. We only find out about the balloons if a civilian happens to see them.
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: mystery-ak on February 24, 2024, 03:24:28 pm
U.S. military fighter jets intercept high-altitude balloon over western U.S.
By Mallory Wilson and Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times - Friday, February 23, 2024
U.S. military fighter jets intercepted a high-altitude balloon Friday flying over the western part of the country, officials said.
In a statement, North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, said the balloon was flying at an altitude of 43,000 to 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,” a NORAD spokesperson said. “NORAD will continue to track and monitor the balloon. The [Federal Aviation Administration] also determined the balloon posed no hazard to flight safety. NORAD remains in close coordination with the FAA to ensure flight safety.”
While the object is not a threat, its origin and purpose remain a mystery. The balloon was first spotted heading east in the jet stream at an altitude of more than 40,000 feet. It was seen over Colorado earlier in the day.
Rep. Matt Rosendale, Montana Republican, wrote on X that he and his staff “will be tracking this development closely.”
more https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/feb/23/military-monitoring-another-high-altitude-balloon-/
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: catfish1957 on February 24, 2024, 03:31:50 pm
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Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: mountaineer on February 24, 2024, 03:43:28 pm
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The [Federal Aviation Administration] also determined the balloon posed no hazard to flight safety. NORAD remains in close coordination with the FAA to ensure flight safety.
Okay, flight safety not affected. How about national security, though? Does NORAD care about that?
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: mystery-ak on February 24, 2024, 05:24:57 pm
Sure..whatever!
Lucas Tomlinson @LucasFoxNews · 1h Balloon currently flying over the United States that prompted NORAD to scramble fighter jets is not from China, but instead the property of an amateur balloonist, defense officials say.
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: Smokin Joe on February 24, 2024, 09:52:20 pm
I thought they had to file flight plans with the FAA, but maybe I am wrong.
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: GtHawk on February 24, 2024, 11:04:07 pm
Lucas Tomlinson @LucasFoxNews · 1h Balloon currently flying over the United States that prompted NORAD to scramble fighter jets is not from China, but instead the property of an amateur balloonist, defense officials say.
Just in that amateur balloonists name is...Xi Jinping (https://i.imgur.com/76Kn20d.jpg?1)
All we hear is Trump and Russia Russia Russia, I am seriously more concerned with China China China who has had their hands up the @$$es of democrat presidents since the Clintons and are a much bigger threat.
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: GtHawk on February 24, 2024, 11:11:34 pm
I thought they had to file flight plans with the FAA, but maybe I am wrong.
I'm sure China did...with the Biden administration. As a matter of fact here's Joe personally checking that flight plan.(https://i.imgur.com/dznlwtK.gif)
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: GtHawk on February 24, 2024, 11:12:35 pm
I'm sure China did...with the Biden administration. As a matter of fact here's Joe personally checking that flight plan.(https://i.imgur.com/dznlwtK.gif)
:pondering: All those bills have the same serial number. He's gonna have to scatter them around town...
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: Smokin Joe on February 25, 2024, 12:11:24 am
You know if they thought it was from Russia it would have been shot down long ago.
Depends on if they paid their 'airspace fees' or not...
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: mountaineer on March 01, 2024, 10:56:19 pm
Lather, rinse and repeat ...
R A W S A L E R T S @rawsalerts 🚨#BREAKING: A Commercial Fishermen has spotted suspected spy balloon off the coast of Alaska A Commercial fishermen off the coast of Alaska has discovered what officials fear might be another spy balloon, and they're bringing it to shore. Three sources familiar with the matter indicate that FBI agents will meet the fishing vessel upon its weekend arrival in port. The bureau will then transport the unidentified object to the FBI lab in Quantico, Virginia, for analysis, following the protocol used with previous surveillance balloons. The fishermen shared photographs of the object with law enforcement upon encountering it. 5:31 PM · Mar 1, 2024 from Alaska, USA
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report ...[updated]
Post by: mystery-ak on March 02, 2024, 02:00:27 am
Alaskan fishermen to handover yet another possible spy balloon to feds By Social Links for Victor Nava , Social Links for Patrick Reilly and Social Links for Nikki Mascali Roarty Published March 1, 2024 Updated March 1, 2024, 7:24 p.m. ET
Alaskan fishermen found what US officials will investigate as a potential spy balloon.
The commercial fishing vessel will bring the questionable object to shore sometime this weekend, three sources told CNN Friday.
The FBI will meet the ship when it arrives in port and take the unknown object to the agency’s lab in Quantico, Va., the outlet reported.
While the sources stressed to CNN that they do not know what the object is, the FBI said it resembles surveillance balloons used by foreign nations enough to look into further.
“The FBI is aware of debris found off the coast of Alaska by a commercial fishing vessel,” the agency told The Post Friday night.
“We will work with our partners to assist with the logistics of the debris recovery.”
The North American Aerospace Defense Command did not say if it knew of anything that had gone down in the region in recent days or weeks when reached by The Post.
Friday’s latest balloon scare comes a week after a mysterious high-altitude balloon was tracked by US agencies and later determined to be a hobbyist’s device.
more https://nypost.com/2024/03/01/us-news/alaskan-fisherman-set-to-handover-yet-another-possible-spy-balloon-to-feds/
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: Smokin Joe on March 02, 2024, 02:07:29 am
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Friday’s latest balloon scare comes a week after a mysterious high-altitude balloon was tracked by US agencies and later determined to be a hobbyist’s device.
I would much prefer the word "alert" over "scare". The latter presumes there is no threat at all, and that those who point out such incursions into our airspace are being silly.
Title: Re: High-altitude balloon of unknown origin flying over Western US: report
Post by: sneakypete on March 02, 2024, 02:36:11 am
Can someone splain to poor simpul ol me WTF they don't just shoot these things down?
I know this is at a minimum the 3 time I have read of this happening.
It is PROBABLY the Chinese,and they are spying on us.
The ONLY excuse I can think of for this still happening is the WH is getting paid off to let it happen.