Star-shaped UFO observed in Oregon in 1964

Summary

A witness in Yakata, Oregon, described a bright star-shaped object in July 1964. The observer, a former Air Force intelligence specialist, saw the object moving in a straight line toward the north, even crossing the face of the moon. Although initially thought to be a satellite, the official evaluation linked it to the DCO II, an unidentified satellite at the time. The object shone with a blue-white hue and remained visible for 20 minutes, creating some confusion about its nature. The observation was detailed, and the witness had prior experience reporting unidentified aerial phenomena.

The Air Force documented the incident as part of its investigations into unidentified flying objects. Although no photos were taken, the witness's testimony was considered credible due to his professional background. The report concluded that the object was likely the DCO II, a satellite in orbit. However, the detailed description and unusual trajectory of the object generated intrigue, typical of many UFO cases from the 1960s. The case was filed as resolved, but it remains an interesting example of how such reports were handled during that era.