REF: UAP/1990s/149Explained
1990-11-05

November 5 1990 European sightings

France/Belgium/Germany · Europe·Mass sighting (explained)·1990s
Explained
§ ASummary

Thousands across Europe reported a huge silent craft with lights — later firmly identified as re-entry of Proton rocket stage (Gorizont launch); instructive control case.

§ BWitnesses

Thousands incl. pilots

§ CEvidence & Documentation

GEIPAN & CNES trajectory analysis

§ DOfficial Investigation

GEIPAN/CNES

§ EStatus Assessment

Explained: satellite re-entry — benchmark for mass-misperception studies

§ FVerifiable Sources

GEIPAN case study; Vallee 'Revelations' discussion