Answer · 1979 Vela incident
A small meteoroid struck the satellite and sunlight reflected from the ejected debris into the bhangmeters.
A small meteoroid struck the satellite and sunlight reflected from the ejected debris into the bhangmeters.
Where it stands
DisputedTwo pieces of evidence for, three against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Bhangmeter traces inconsistent with a burst in some respect.
- No corroborating signal anywhere.
What would rule it out
- Impact modelling showing debris could not enter the sensors' field of view, or independent corroboration of a burst.
Evidence 2 for · 3 against
FOR
AGAINST
AGAINST
The questions it answers
Most likelyA low-yield atmospheric nuclear test of a few kilotons, near the ocean surface
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). A small meteoroid struck the satellite and sunlight reflected from the ejected debris into the bhangmeters. [Answer ANS0CW4X0XC3N6F]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CW4X0XC3N6F
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title = {A small meteoroid struck the satellite and sunlight reflected from the ejected debris into the bhangmeters.},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0CW4X0XC3N6F},
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