UFO identified as the ISS in France

Summary

In September 2009, a witness in Gironde observed a bright, steady light moving rapidly from west to east across the sky. The description was brief but clear, though not detailed enough for in-depth analysis. Using tools like Calsky, it was determined that the light matched the trajectory of the International Space Station (ISS) passing overhead. While such sightings can be surprising, they are often explainable with astronomical data.

The GEIPAN, the French organization responsible for studying UFO sightings, classified this case as "B," indicating it was an observation of the ISS. Although the witness did not recognize the object, the timing and path matched the space station's known orbit. This case is an example of how the inexplicable can often have a simple scientific explanation.