The Chinese surveillance balloon traveled above Alaska for at least two days at the start of its trek across North America. Here's what we know (and don't know) about its path.
The high altitude balloon floats over Billings, Mont., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. . was first spotted over Alaska at the start of its journey across North America, questions remain about its path over the state and the U.S. military response.
A senior defense official, also on the Saturday call with reporters, said officials’ primary consideration was whether the balloon presented a threat to civilian aviation and people on the ground. Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, who was briefed on the balloon Sunday, said it traveled from the Aleutians toward the Seward Peninsula, across the state and into Canada.
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