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When Mission Control responded, indicating that the S4B was around 6,000 nautical miles away, the astronauts were dubious. It seemed implausible that the enigmatic object they were observing was that far away, further deepening the mystery surrounding the sighting.
The Aftermath: Silence and Secrecy
Following the encounter, the astronauts decided it was best to keep the event private until official debriefing upon their return to Earth. Many within NASA expressed concern over the implications of a UFO sighting, leading to an understanding within the agency that the crew would refrain from discussing the incident publicly to avoid ridicule and sensationalism.