Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Sighting Report: USCGC Matagorda, 30 November 1964
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A report from the USCGC Matagorda regarding a bright, satellite-like object observed in the Pacific on 30 November 1964. The object was officially classified as a possible satellite.
On 30 November 1964, at 0845Z, the USCGC Matagorda reported a sighting of a single, bright object at coordinates 33.59N 164.82E. The object was observed under clear weather conditions with calm seas. The witness reported the object at an elevation of 30 degrees, traveling on a course of 170 degrees True. The speed and altitude of the object were unknown. The report was transmitted to various military commands, including CINCNORAD and CINCPACFLT, and was subsequently forwarded to the DIA and CIA. Official analysis concluded that the object was a possible satellite, noting that while ECHO I and ECHO II were not in the area at the time, the description and flight path were consistent with satellite behavior.
Bright object similar to a Satellite observed at 30 degrees elevation on a course of 170 degrees True.
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Official Assessment
ECHO I and ECHO II not in area at reported time of sighting. Case evaluated as a possible Satellite in view of description and direction of flight to the SE.
The object was observed at 30 degrees elevation on a course of 170 degrees True. It was determined to be a possible satellite, despite ECHO I and II not being in the area.