The "Mystery Missile" from earlier this week was no missile at all but, as suspected, probably just the contrail from a US AIrways jet. This isn't a shock as their planes have also been confused for submarines. [Slashdot]

Someone launched a missile off the southern California coast Monday night, but neither the Pentagon nor the Navy will claim credit for the rocket launch. So what is it? Where was it going? Video of the mystery missile below. Update.