November 9, 2010 | 11:50 am
The mysterious projectile spotted Monday off the Southern California coast has Defense Department officials scratching their heads. Was it a missile? Who may have launched it and where did it come from?
Military officials said the unidentified object captured on video by television station KCBS does not pose a threat to the nation, but the lack of a clear explanation has only fueled speculation online.
By midday "missile" was among the most popular topics on microblogging site Twitter, where users posted all sorts of explanations for the luminous point hurtling through the sky some 35 miles off the Pacific coast.
The object appeared to have been launched at sea, which prompted speculation that it had been launched by a U.S. Navy vessel.
However, Navy officials contacted by local news stations said they were unaware of a missile launch in that area. Contacted by ABC News, a Navy official said today they were still looking into the report, but, a preliminary check indicated it was not a Navy asset.
U.S. Northern Command said it's investigating. They say there was no launch last night from Vandenberg Air Force Base which is a regular launch point for the testing of missiles.
"NORAD and USNORTHCOM are aware of the unexplained contrail reported off the coast of Southern California yesterday evening," the agency said in a statement. "At this time, we are unable to provide specific details, but we are working to determine the exact nature of this event. We can confirm that there is no indication of any threat to our nation and we will provide more information as it becomes available."
What do you think it was?
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=138739&catid=2
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/11/curiousity-over-mystery-missile-online.html
Probably a submarine launched ICBM. Probably American. Probably. Or maybe LCS module of some kind...
Isn't red a lucky color in China?
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http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/11/09/131187504/-mystery-missile-launch-leaves-california-scratching-its-head?sc=tw&cc=share
EDIT
David B (valleyswede) wrote:
From SF Chronicle post:
KZLA LOS ANGELES A2832/10 - THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS ARE REQUIRED DUE TO NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIVISION ACTIVATION OF W537. IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, ALL NON-PARTICIPATING PILOTS ARE ADVISED TO AVOID W537. IFR TRAFFIC UNDER ATC JURISDICTION SHOULD ANTICIPATE CLEARANCE AROUND W537 AND CAE 1176. CAE 1155 WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR OCEANIC TRANSITION. CAE 1316 & CAE 1318 WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR OCEANIC TRANSITION. CAE 1177 WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR OCEANIC TRANSITION. W537 ACTIVE, CAE 1176 CLOSED. SURFACE - FL390, 09 NOV 20:00 2010 UNTIL 10 NOV 01:00 2010. CREATED: 08 NOV 20:52 2010
Translation:
Location near Los Angeles has been declared to be active restricted operating zone for pilots who are not affiliated with the Naval Air Warfare Center. Pilots navigating with instruments will be steered around the zone by air traffic controllers. Zone starts at sea level and extends up to 39k feet. Active 10/9 - 10/10
Zulu time is 8 hours different, which puts this alert prior to the launch. Our side. Somebody at the Navy just didn't get the memo.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/11/09/131187504/-mystery-missile-launch-leaves-california-scratching-its-head?sc=tw&cc=share
Originally posted by AThousandYoungExcellent!
From above:
Don Saunders (Donny12) wrote:
...Today, China’s Dagong Global Credit Rating Co. lowered the US's credit rating for the second time in five months citing, "a deteriorating intent and ability to repay debt obligations" according to Bloomber.com.
Maybe they'll stop selling us so much crap and rejuvenate our manufacturing industries.
Plus, they hold so many outstanding dollars that they're just cutting off their nose to spite their face.
Originally posted by utherpendragonObviously it was launched by a sub. So if it is not a US sub then......well......get ready!!
November 9, 2010 | 11:50 am
The mysterious projectile spotted Monday off the Southern California coast has Defense Department officials scratching their heads. Was it a missile? Who may have launched it and where did it come from?
Military officials said the unidentified object captured on video by television station KCBS does not pose a threat to ...[text shortened]... http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/11/curiousity-over-mystery-missile-online.html
Originally posted by FabianFnasWe in America were under the impression that meteors traveled in a downward fashion coming from outer space towards the surface of the planet. Not coming from the surface and going upwards.
Don't anyone in USA ever heard about meteors? That some are big, bolides, and give a missile like appearance?
What do they do in your neck of the woods? 🙂
Originally posted by utherpendragonYou assume, of course, that the meteor is not coming from the ocean floor. Duh!!
We in America were under the impression that meteors traveled in a downward fashion coming from outer space towards the surface of the planet. Not coming from the surface and going upwards.
What do they do in your neck of the woods? 🙂