..."Military aircraft have spotted the balloon and determined it is not a threat, but its origin and purpose are still unknown, the officials said. "US Military is Tracking High-Altitude Balloon Over Colorado - Pentagon Scrambles Jets to Investigate | The Gateway Pundit | by Cristina Laila
Chinese spy balloon spotted over US airspace in 2023 Here we go again.www.thegatewaypundit.com
So while the purpose is not known, it is not a threat? How would they know it is not a threat unless they know the purpose?