Declassified UFO / UAP Document
OBJECT DISCOVERED FLOATING AROUND MIR STATION
AI-Generated Summary
A 1991 Soviet television report documents a phosphorescent, large object filmed hovering near the Mir space station. The identity of the object remains officially unidentified.
This document is a transcript of a news report from the Moscow Central Television First Program Network, dated May 21, 1991. The report discusses an unidentified object observed near the Soviet Mir space station. During a communication session, video footage was captured showing the Mir station in space accompanied by a phosphorescent object hovering in its vicinity. Correspondent P. Orlov notes that the object is of considerable size and is not associated with the Soyuz cargo craft. Cosmonaut Musa Manarov, who was filming the docking procedure, expressed doubt regarding the nature of the object, noting that it was distinct from the station's equipment. The report concludes by stating that the identity of the object remains unclear and that the situation is considered interesting and alarming.
IT IS STILL NOT CLEAR WHAT IT IS THAT IS ACCOMPANYING THE STATION.
Rendered preview of the original document image. Download original file
Official Assessment
IT IS STILL NOT CLEAR WHAT IT IS THAT IS ACCOMPANYING THE STATION.
A phosphorescent object of considerable size was filmed hovering near the Mir station. Crew member Musa Manarov confirmed the object was not part of the Soyuz cargo craft.
Witnesses
- MUSA MANAROV
- HELEN SHARMANSOVIET-BRITISH CREW
Key Persons
- P. ORLOVCORRESPONDENT