Atmospheric Entry in France January 17 2009

Summary

On January 17, 2009, at 17:49 UTC, a significant atmospheric entry was observed by multiple witnesses in France. This event generated considerable interest and was reported both to the GEIPAN and on various websites. The testimonies align on the time and direction of the phenomenon, suggesting a real event rather than an isolated case. The GEIPAN file includes detailed accounts and a description of the luminous trail observed.

The case is classified as "A," indicating a high probability of authenticity and not attributable to conventional sources. Despite the lack of photographic or video confirmation, the convergence of testimonies and the precise time and location support the event's credibility. The phenomenon has been added to the database of unidentified events, contributing to the study of objects entering Earth's atmosphere.