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Pentagon says a suspected Chinese spy balloon has been spotted over the Western U.S.

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February 2, 2023 News from NPR, World

Pentagon spokesman Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder speaks during a briefing on Jan. 17. On Thursday, he said a suspected Chinese spy balloon is "currently traveling at an altitude well above commercial air traffic and does not present a military or physical threat to people on the ground."

The balloon has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days, The Pentagon decided not to shoot it down due to risks of harm for people on the ground, officials said.

(Image credit: Andrew Harnik/AP)

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