Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, Brownfield, Texas, 21 September 1965

This document is a formal report regarding an Unidentified Flying Object sighting that occurred on 21 September 1965 in Brownfield, Texas. The witness, a 52-year-old male and Vice President of the J B Knight Distributing Company, reported observing a round, star-colored object in the sky for approximately 25 minutes. The object appeared in the southwest and moved toward the northeast, maintaining an elevation of approximately 20 degrees from the horizon. The witness, who observed the object using 10-power field glasses, noted that the light brightened and faded on a 20-second cycle. The report was investigated by Captain Harry D. Logan of the 3501st Pilot Training Squadron, who conducted inquiries with the Sheriff's Office, the Department of Public Safety, the FAA, and the Lubbock Municipal Airport. A check of IFR air traffic and satellite tracking data yielded no results. The investigating officer noted that the witness had reported similar sightings in the past and that the object appeared to move at a slower speed than typical aircraft, though it seemed to be at a much greater distance. The official conclusion recorded on the form suggests that while the description is similar to a satellite, the duration of the observation makes it a likely candidate for a satellite, though the investigator himself admitted he could not make a definitive assumption based on the limited data.