Declassified UFO / UAP Document
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In 1967, the Soviet Union formed a committee under DOSAAF to investigate UFOs using astronomical data and photographic evidence. The document also highlights Soviet research into the Tunguska event as a potential atmospheric nuclear blast.
This intelligence assessment, dated December 22, 1967, reports on the Soviet Union's formal efforts to investigate unidentified flying objects. According to the document, the Soviet government established a committee in November 1967 under the auspices of DOSAAF, commanded by Air Force Major General Porfir Stolyarov. The investigation was designed to utilize photographic methods, with data correlation provided by the Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory and the Crimea Astronomical Observatory, alongside contributions from other astronomical observatories and civil aviation. The document further explores the historical context of UFO phenomena, noting that such sightings have occurred throughout history. It highlights the 'Tunguska meteorite' as a significant case, referencing a 1967 study by Vladimir Khekhedov from the Joint Institute of Nuclear Research at Dubna, which suggests the event involved an atmospheric nuclear blast. Additionally, it mentions studies by Alexei Zolotov regarding the Tunguska body. The assessment concludes by advocating for a global, calm, and scientific approach to the study of UFOs, emphasizing that the subject is serious enough to warrant international cooperation.
The important thing now is for us to discard any preconceived notions about UFOs and to organize on a global scale a calm, sensation-free, and strictly scientific study of this strange phenomenon.
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Official Assessment
The Soviet Union established a committee under DOSAAF, led by Major General Porfir Stolyarov, to investigate UFOs using photographic methods and data from astronomical observatories. The document also discusses the Tunguska event, citing research by Vladimir Khekhedov and Alexei Zolotov, and suggests that the phenomenon warrants global scientific cooperation.
Key Persons
- Porfir StolyarovMajor General, Air Force
- Vladimir KhekhedovResearcher
- Alexei ZolotovResearcher