Will Russian space shot create new 'UFO' sighting?

On May 4 (Wednesday), a 'Meridian' satellite on a Soyuz-2-1A/Fregat booster is scheduled for launch from the Plesetsk cosmodrome, pad 43/4, at 17:41:33 UTC.

Since sunset in Moscow is at 21:20 UTC, with clear weather there's a chance observers in Moscow and points east will see the booster plume backlit by the set sun, and report/videotape a new 'UFO'.

It's happened many, many times before, but every time it depends on weather.

So keep an eye on news from Moscow, and if you know anybody there, have them watching the northern and northeast horizon soon after sunset tonight.

reply to post by JimOberg


Yeah most likely because seems people are quick to say ufo before they really know what it is or isn't.

reply to post by Lichter daraus


Isn't UFO the correct terminology for something that you don't know what it is? lol cant wait to see whats found.

Originally posted by mac420
reply to post by Lichter daraus

 

Isn't UFO the correct terminology for something that you don't know what it is? lol cant wait to see whats found.

ok yes but they know its a missile launch, my point is there is still gonna be people saying ufo,alien craft,or a portal or whatever else they wanna call it. i hope you get what im saying now. Sorry im not very good at articulating my thoughts when typing or writing.

Also, the daylight may still be too bright, or the northern haze too thick -- maybe nothing at all THIS time...

I'm sure someone here will post one of those ever so silly "Wormhole!!!1" threads in response to it.

Yes, of course people will see this and think UFO as in alien spacecraft because...

Not everyone follows what is being launched or landed on any given day, some people just go about life and occasionally they look up and see something unexpected.
A good lot of people believe in life outside Earth and that "they" visit.

It is not stupid to fall into either category, but congratulations in advance to you Jim, you will probably have days and days and forums upon forums to gloat, snicker and get your jollies from.

reply to post by Turiddu


BAZINGA!

TV channels show rocket launch from Plesetsk
In its 0900 UTC news on May 5, Russian Defense Ministry-controlled "Zvezda" TV channel showed a report about the May 4 launch of a Soyuz-2 carrier rocket from the Plesetsk cosmodrome with a military communications satellite, Meridian, on board. Video showed the rocket being prepared for launch, the launch at dusk, and an awards ceremony after it, attended by the Russian Space Troops commander.
The launch was also shown on Russian state news channel "Rossiya 24". A brief video was followed by mobile phone footage from Perm (some 1,500 km east of Plesetsk) sent by a local resident, who at first took the rocket in the sky for a UFO.

Here's a collection of links to magnificent stills and videos on Russian websites:

Жителям Урала понравился старт "Союза" из Плесецка
05.05.2011 13:01 // www.fontanka.ru... [clear still plus dim video]

Уральцы увидели НЛО (Видео) 13:34 МСК
Жители Екатеринбурга приняли космический аппарат "Меридиан" за инопланетный
er-portal.ru.../1277 [video from Tyuman, very excited witnesses]

Ночью екатеринбуржцы засняли запуск ракеты
Сперва горожане приняли светящийся объект за НЛО [видео + фото]
kp.ru...

magnificent images here: www.e1.ru...

Жители Екатеринбурга приняли ракету-носитель "Союз-2" за НЛО
05.05.2011, 12:19 // www.rg.ru...

Екатеринбуржцы наблюдали запуск ракеты
05 Май 2011, 09:09 www.e1.ru...
[magnificent video passing between two buildings – w/ trailing star]

Очевидцы сняли на ФОТО и ВИДЕО эффектный запуск военного аппарата "Меридиан"
время публикации: 10:29 // www.newsru.com...
[unique video closeup of streamers]

Originally posted by Turiddu
I'm sure someone here will post one of those ever so silly "Wormhole!!!1" threads in response to it.

Good call! It's like you're psychic or something!

MOD NOTE:

ENOUGH of the off topic comments! Any more, posting bans may be issued.
REMINDER the topic of this thread is Will Russian space shot create new 'UFO' sighting? Stick to it!

Originally posted by Lichter daraus
reply to post by JimOberg

 

Yeah most likely because seems people are quick to say ufo before they really know what it is or isn't.

Maybe that is why they call it a UFO, you know (U)nidentified (F)lying (O)bject. xD

Originally posted by MulderFox

Originally posted by Lichter daraus
reply to post by JimOberg

 

Yeah most likely because seems people are quick to say ufo before they really know what it is or isn't.

Maybe that is why they call it a UFO, you know (U)nidentified (F)lying (O)bject. xD

Yeah dude, we get it, read all the posts and you would see i tried to rephrase what i ment.

Peace...

Well predicted Jim!

And such familiar photos as well, the only difference between these and the wormhole photos is that the craft in these images is not rotating, Notice how this topic has been almost totally ignored in comparison to the wormhole photos as well? Funny that isn't it?