A mysterious balloon was recently spotted over parts of Hawaii and is now being tracked by the U.S. military. Although its country of origin remains unknown, officials have stated that it poses no threat to air traffic or national security.

Speaking to NBC News, an unnamed official said that the object did not appear to be communicating signals, but it was not clear whether it was a weather balloon. The official also noted that the balloon did not appear to be maneuverable.

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At present, the balloon is moving towards Mexico. If it continues to approach land, it is possible that the U.S. military will shoot it down. However, this will depend on how close the balloon comes to land.

This is not the first time that the U.S. military has encountered mysterious balloons. In February, a Chinese balloon was shot down by the U.S. military. The Chinese balloon was part of a broad surveillance program that Beijing has been running, which has targeted countries such as Japan, India, Vietnam, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

While authorities do not believe that China is responsible for the current balloon, its origin remains a mystery. It is unclear what the purpose of the balloon is and whether it is being used for surveillance or other purposes.

The appearance of the balloon has raised concerns about the security of U.S. airspace and the need for increased surveillance to identify and track potentially threatening objects. The military will continue to monitor the balloon’s movements and work to identify its origin and purpose.

As the U.S. military continues to investigate the mysterious balloon, it is clear that the threat of unidentified objects in the skies remains a concern. The need for increased surveillance and security measures to protect against potential threats is likely to become even more pressing in the future.