Project 10073 Record — Miamisburg, Ohio, 21 August 1966

This document contains a Project Blue Book record regarding a civilian sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon in Miamisburg, Ohio, on August 21, 1966. Three witnesses observed a single object for approximately 20 minutes. The witnesses described the object as a white light, brighter than the brightest star, moving toward the northeast. The official analysis concluded that the description was consistent with a satellite sighting, specifically noting that the Echo I satellite was passing over the area at 0230Z. The file includes a letter from Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., Chief of Project Blue Book, dated August 24, 1966, informing the witness that the initial information provided was insufficient for evaluation and requesting the completion of an attached FTD Form 164. The witness subsequently completed the questionnaire, providing additional details such as the weather conditions (dry) and confirming the object appeared as a light. The witness also noted in their follow-up that they believed the object was in orbit and moving faster than a jet.