Project 10073 Record — Warrenton, Missouri, 5 August 1966

On August 5, 1966, a civilian witness in Warrenton, Missouri, reported observing an unidentified aerial phenomenon. The witness, a lawyer who explicitly stated he does not believe in UFOs and lacks a pilot or technical background, was camping with his family at the time of the sighting. The object was described as appearing like a bright white star at an altitude estimated to be above 20,000 feet. The witness reported that the object moved in erratic, jerky movements, including four to five left and right turns, and also stopped at times. The observation lasted for approximately three minutes before the object disappeared to the North. The witness noted that there was no sound associated with the object and that the sky was clear. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 form is 'Probable (Satellite)'. The report was filed on August 10, 1966, following a telephone report made on August 6, 1966.