UFOINTEL
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237UAP00203
National Archives and Records Administration
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This report details a UAP incident involving multiple aircraft that observed unidentified aerial phenomena near Des Moines, Iowa, which were later identified as a STARLINK satellite train.
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| Location | Context | Confidence | Supporting text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | Incident Location | Medium | This report details a UAP incident involving multiple aircraft that observed unidentified aerial phenomena near Des Moines, Iowa, which were later identified as |
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SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT
PRIMARY CODE: UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON
Date: 10:00 02/07/2023
Status: Closed
POD:
DEN
Reporting Facility: ZMP
Callsign:UAL1164
Aircraft:B738
Tail Number:
Operator:UAL
Origin:SFO
Destination:CYYZ
New Destination:
Operator Type:Commercial
MOR Init:YES
MOR ID:ZMP-M-2023/02/07-0001
Paged:NO
REMARKS
Multiple aircraft reported multiple unidentified aerial phenomenon 50 NM north of DSM moving to the ESE "well above them",
60,000+. The unknown phenomenon was bright flashing lights similar to landing lights. ATC advised them to file a UAP MOR.
ATSC and OMIC correlated the report to a STARLINK satellite train consisting of 3-4 groups of 4 units (approximately 20
satellites). FAA NORAD conferenced and concurs.
SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT | DATE: 2023-02-07T10:00 | POD: DEN | PAGE 1 of 1