On March 29, 2019, a Soyuz rocket carrying an uncrewed cargo ship to the International Space Station disintegrated shortly after liftoff from Kazakhstan. The debris from the rocket, including the ship, scattered over a wide area of the central Asian country, including remote areas of the country. The debris was reported to have lit up the sky, with reports and even videos of the incident circulating online.

However, despite some initial confusion, it was quickly confirmed by Russian space officials that the object was not a UFO, but rather debris from the failed rocket launch. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of space exploration, and the complexities involved in successful launches and space missions.