ISS observation in Notre-Dame-des-Landes

Summary

On August 5, 2013, a couple in Notre-Dame-des-Landes observed a very bright point crossing the sky from west to east. The object, which seemed to deviate from its path at times, was seen for a few minutes at the beginning of the night. Investigators from GEIPAN concluded it was the International Space Station (ISS), whose passage was scheduled between 23:11 and 23:16. The perception of trajectory changes is likely due to a visual illusion. This case was classified as "A," indicating a clear and verifiable explanation.