Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD — Kokomo, Indiana, 17 March 1966
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An Air Force NCO reported a UFO sighting in Kokomo, Indiana, on March 17, 1966. The investigation concluded the object was the Echo II satellite, with apparent movement caused by atmospheric refraction.
This document details a UFO sighting report filed under Project 10073, occurring on March 17, 1966, near Kokomo, Indiana. The witness, an NCOIC from the 305th Bomb Wing (SAC), reported observing a circular, white, star-like object while walking his dogs at 0330Z. The object was initially sighted at 75 degrees elevation and disappeared at 10 degrees elevation, moving in a northeasterly direction. The witness described the object's movement as having steady, constant motion toward the north, followed by small, rapid lateral movements that he noted were sharper and more rapid than those of an aircraft. The observation lasted approximately five minutes. The official investigation, conducted by the Air Force, concluded that the witness had observed the Echo II satellite. The reported lateral movements were attributed to atmospheric refraction caused by thin ice crystal clouds at extreme range. The report includes standard Air Force message formatting and confirms that no physical evidence or photographs were obtained.
It is the conclusion of the investigation officer that the individual did in fact observe a satellite and the apparent lateral movement of the object was due to atmospheric refraction.
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Official Assessment
It is the conclusion of the investigation officer that the individual did in fact observe a satellite and the apparent lateral movement of the object was due to atmospheric refraction.
The object was identified as the Echo II satellite. The reported lateral movements were attributed to atmospheric refraction caused by thin ice crystal clouds.