US Military were forced to investigate an unidentified balloon, make strange finding
- The US Army was closely monitoring an unidentified balloon flying well over 43,000 ft above the ground
- As it turns out, it appears it was just an amateur balloonist flying his balloon
- The US Army says it will continue monitoring the situation
Published on Feb 26, 2024 at 3:31 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 23, 2024 at 12:57 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Adam Gray
US Army officials were forced to investigate an unidentified balloon that was flying way too high.
And what they found is strange, and a bit surprising.
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The unidentified balloon caused quite the stir and it was taken rather seriously by US officials.
Two US officials and a DOD (Department of Defense) official were on the ‘case’, actively monitoring a ‘small’ balloon flying at high altitudes in the west of the country.
Over the course of last weekend, the DOD sent a fighter aircraft to observe the balloon that was hovering above the state of Utah.
It was apparently flying at between 43,000 to 45,000 feet – which is equivalent to over 13,000 meters above sea level and is very nearly as high as Concorde could fly.
After careful and extensive consideration, the US Army concluded that the balloon posed no threat to US national security, as reported by NBC.
This is because it was just private property, being operated by a private citizen who just so happens to be an amateur balloonist.
Just a few months ago, the US DOD began shooting down balloons that may or may not have been ‘spy’ balloons.
Except, as it turns out, one of these balloons was just a $12 hobby balloon.
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
