Luminous object near Mir station

Summary

A 1991 Soviet report mentions a strange object filmed around the Mir space station. The document, broadcast on television, describes how a glowing object was captured during a space transmission. Although its origin was not confirmed, it raised concerns due to its size and movement near the spacecraft. The report includes testimonies from astronauts and doubts about whether the object came from the Soyuz craft itself.

The video shown during the broadcast clearly displayed the object floating near the station. Despite the uncertainties, no damage or direct contact with the object was reported. The broadcast concluded with a warning that further reports were expected, highlighting the importance of investigating this phenomenon.