U.S. officials are tracking a high-altitude balloon floating over the Rocky Mountains, officials told CBS News Wednesday afternoon, just over a year after U.S. Air Force fighter jets shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon that drifted over the country, drawing national attention and sparking fears of a major Chinese surveillance operation.
U.S. Military personnel reportedly spotted a high-altitude balloon over Colorado Friday morning.
While not much is yet known about the balloon, officials told CBS it was spotted by military aircraft over Colorado Friday morning.
The balloon is not believed to be a threat, though its purpose and origin remain a mystery.
Forbes has reached out to the Department of Defense for confirmation.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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