UFO sighted in Kelso Washington in 1965

Summary

In July 1965, a civilian in Kelso, Washington, reported seeing an unidentified flying object. The witness described the object as a satellite, and although the schedules of known satellites like Echo and Pegasus were checked, none matched the time of the sighting. The Air Force concluded the object was a satellite, though they could not identify which one specifically. It was noted that over 30 satellites and orbital components are visible to the naked eye, making precise identification difficult.

The official Air Force report confirmed the sighting matched the description of a satellite, though the exact one could not be determined. This highlights the difficulty of identifying orbiting objects without specialized equipment. The case was closed with the conclusion that there was no evidence of an unexplained phenomenon, but rather a common satellite.