Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Sighting Report: 4 November 1964, 31.5N 173.00E
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A sighting of an object resembling a satellite was reported by the CGC Matagorda on 4 November 1964. The event was officially classified as a meteor sighting by the DIA.
On 4 November 1964, at 0630Z, the crew of the CGC Matagorda observed a single object at coordinates 31.5N 173.00E. The object, which was described as being similar in appearance to a satellite, was observed for a duration of eight seconds. During this time, it traversed a 60-degree arc at a 50-degree elevation on a course of 090T. The weather conditions at the time of the sighting were reported as clear with 0.6 cloud coverage. The incident was formally reported via an incoming message to the Chief of Staff, USAF, and was subsequently evaluated by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The official conclusion reached was that the sighting was attributed to a very high meteor.
ONE OBJECT, SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE TO A SATELLITE.
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Official Assessment
Sighting attributed to a very high meteor.
The object was observed for eight seconds, traversing a 60-degree arc at a 50-degree elevation. It was determined to be a meteor.