ISTRES 07.08.2012 UFO Classified as ISS

Summary

An experienced observer, familiar with aircraft and living near the Istres air base, reported on August 7, 2012 at 22:25 the presence of a bright light maintaining a constant course for about five minutes. The light was moving between 1000 and 2000 meters in altitude, coming from the southwest and disappearing towards the northeast. The witness's account includes precise details matching the trajectory of the International Space Station (ISS), verified by the Calsky website. The GEIPAN classified this case as "A", meaning it was attributed to the observation of the ISS.

This case is interesting because it highlights the importance of astronomical data in identifying sky objects. Although the initial testimony might seem unusual, the exact match with the calculated position of the ISS allows for a clear classification. UFO files often include such cases to show how the inexplicable can have verifiable scientific explanations.