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Answer · 1979 Vela incident

South Africa alone.

South Africa alone.

No evidence yetAnswers 1 questionPublished0

Where it stands

No evidence yetIts tests haven't settled it: no evidence yet.

What it predicts

  • South African records of a test programme capable of an atmospheric shot in 1979.

What would rule it out

  • South African records showing no such capability in 1979.

The questions it answers

Most likelyIsrael, possibly with South African help or territory

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). South Africa alone. [Answer ANS0CW4X87R6W2A]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CW4X87R6W2A
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