Mysterious Sea Launch

Someone launched a missile from about 35 miles out to sea off the California coast last evening. A camera from CBS Los Angeles affiliate KCBS took video of the event. The U. S. Navy, however, insists it wasn't one of theirs. So did the U. S. Air Force; the USAF launching from water doesn't seem likely, though it may not be out of the question.

That leaves some interesting options. The Navy could be fibbing, for whatever reason. Or, another nation decided to demonstrate its ability to reach the U. S. mainland-- which would make the incident extremely important. Or, perhaps, it was the test launch of a private company's rocket-- that's increasingly a possibility in today's world.

Most likely? The Navy is fibbing.