1. Ghostly green light
The story of Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr., one of the first Americans to travel into space in 1963, is not just significant for his achievements in space exploration but also for what he reportedly witnessed. After returning to Earth, Cooper gained notoriety not only for his space mission but also for his account of seeing something unusual while in orbit. This incident added to the growing number of unexplained phenomena reported by astronauts.
Cooper’s experience raised questions and sparked curiosity about the possibility of extraterrestrial life or unidentified flying objects in space. His report contributed to the ongoing debate and fascination with UFO sightings, particularly those witnessed by credible and trained observers like astronauts. Cooper’s account is one of the earliest and most notable instances of astronauts reporting unexplained sightings, adding a layer of mystery to the already enigmatic realm of space exploration.