UFO sighted in College Park Georgia in 1965

Summary

A 13-year-old boy in College Park, Georgia, reported a bright object resembling a satellite in 1965. On May 2nd, while walking down the street, he saw a star-like light that moved 30 degrees across the sky toward the southeast. The object made no noise, had no wings or vapor trails, and remained visible for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. The Air Force classified the sighting as a satellite observation, matching the schedules of Echo and Pegasus satellites. Despite the boy having 20/20 vision, he couldn't identify the object with certainty. The case was resolved by concluding it was not a UFO, but a satellite in orbit.

The teenager's testimony was detailed and serious, even citing UFO books. Although the official report considered it a satellite, the case shows how even young observers can report unusual aerial phenomena accurately. The Air Force responded professionally, acknowledging the object was neither a meteorite nor a conventional aircraft.