Unidentified Flying Object Report - USS Serrano - 18 Feb 65

On February 18, 1965, at 0237Z, the crew of the USS Serrano, located at 16-15N 109-29W in the Pacific Ocean, observed an unidentified flying object. The object was described as a spherical, bright white light, appearing the size of a pea. The observation lasted for one minute. The witnesses, including the Officer of the Deck, the Assistant Navigator, a Quartermaster, and a lookout, reported that the object made no sound and left no exhaust or trails. The object was first observed at an elevation of 65 degrees and an azimuth of 285 degrees, and it disappeared at an elevation of 65 degrees and an azimuth of 105 degrees. The flight path was described as straight. Weather conditions were favorable, with 2/10 cloud cover, unlimited ceiling, and 10 miles of visibility. The observers noted that the object's flight path contained an easterly component that seemed inconsistent with known satellite trajectories at that latitude. While the official report suggests the object may have been a man-made satellite, the specific cause of the sighting remains unknown. No air traffic was sighted in the area, and no physical evidence was recovered.