UFO identified as the International Space Station

Summary

On May 8, 2008 at 4:30 AM, two observers in Loir-et-Cher (France) saw a very bright white oval ball moving from west to east in the sky. The sighting describes a luminous object visible for about two minutes. This event matches the passage of the International Space Station (ISS) over the area that day. According to Winstars data, the ISS rose at 4:27 and set at 4:37, aligning with the observer's report. The ISS was at its apogee and especially bright due to the additional solar panels installed, reaching a magnitude of -4. Therefore, the case was classified as "A" by the GEIPAN, indicating a clear and verifiable explanation.