UFO observed in Smyrna Tennessee in 1965

Summary

A retired U.S. Air Force pilot reported a bright object moving in a straight line for 6 to 7 minutes. The witness described it as a luminous point resembling a very bright star, but with constant motion and no deviations. The report concluded it could be a satellite, as it matched the position of Altair, a bright star visible in the Tennessee sky on that date. Despite the conventional explanation, the witness decided to report the sighting due to the object's intensity and speed, which lacked contrails or trails like meteors.

The report includes detailed information about the witness, a retired captain with experience in both military and civilian aviation. The sighting occurred on a clear night with moonlight and partially cloudy skies. The object was seen by the witness and his wife, who agreed on the description. Although a satellite was considered, further investigation was deemed necessary due to the unusual nature of the sighting.