Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record: UFO Sighting 23 Aug 65
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A civilian reported two unidentified objects over the Grand Canyon on August 23, 1965. The Air Force investigated the report and concluded the objects were likely satellites, space debris, or high-flying aircraft.
This document collection details a civilian UFO sighting report from August 23, 1965, at the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. A civilian witness reported observing two objects flying in formation from West to East for approximately four minutes. The witness described one object as larger or brighter, leading the other by approximately 25 degrees of arc. The witness initially contacted NASA to inquire about the nature of the objects. The report was subsequently processed by the Air Force under Project 10073. The Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base conducted an evaluation, checking the sighting against Echo and Pegasus satellite schedules. Finding no satellite passages during the reported time, the Air Force concluded that the objects were likely other satellites, space debris, or high-flying aircraft. The correspondence includes a formal response from the Air Force to the witness, dated December 9, 1965, signed by Colonel Eric T. de Jonckheere, providing these potential explanations.
It is possible that he observed two of the other satellites, satellite components, or space debris visible to the naked eye.
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Official Assessment
It is possible that he observed two of the other satellites, satellite components, or space debris visible to the naked eye. Since the observations were on the same course, it is also possible that two high-flying aircraft were observed.
The observation was checked against Echo and Pegasus satellite schedules, which showed no passage for the time period. The Air Force concluded the objects were likely satellites, space debris, or high-flying aircraft.
Witnesses
- [illegible]Civilian
Key Persons
- Mrs HuntHq USAF SAFOICC