Atmospheric reentry observed by French pilots

Summary

On June 11, 2003, several pilots reported a bright blue-green light that appeared for a few seconds near their aircraft. Some crew members perceived it as very close, which caused surprise and attention. The description of the light and its brevity suggest a sudden aerial phenomenon.

The GEIPAN classified the case as "B", indicating a likely explanation. Investigators concluded that the light was probably an atmospheric reentry, such as that of an object disintegrating as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. Although the object was not identified with certainty, the description matches similar natural events already documented.