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USAFAugust 1, 1965Project Blue Book — case file
Case File 7475992 — Newport News, VA
Summary
This report from Project Blue Book documents a sighting that occurred in Newport News, Virginia, in August 1965. It includes details about the incident as part of the USAF's investigation into unidentified aerial phenomena.
Key highlights
The object was described as round and star-like, reflecting sunlight.p.1
“Round object like a star. Reflected sunlight, yellow to orange color.”
The sighting lasted between 45 to 90 seconds with erratic movement.p.1
“45-90 seconds under observation. Sighting at 2125 Local.”
The observer was a military personnel with a background in astronomy.p.3
“Military, Arthur L. Corten, E-9, U. S. Naval Guided Missiles School.”
The report concluded the object was likely a satellite.p.1
“CONCLUSION: SATELLITE”
The observer noted abrupt course changes and varying brightness.p.6
“Course changes - very abrupt”
Outliers
The observer's detailed map of the object's path was included.p.6
Source
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