Unidentified object near Wake Island in 1966

Summary

In November 1966, several military aircraft reported a bright object in the sky near Wake Island. Observers described an orange light with a green center that rapidly ascended before exploding, briefly illuminating the sky for about 15 seconds. Although no photos or physical evidence were collected, multiple accounts described the same unusual phenomenon. The reports suggested the event could be part of a Soviet test program, possibly related to missile launches. However, due to insufficient data, investigators could not reach a definitive conclusion.