237UAP00203
AI Summary
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.
Key Findings
- Multiple aircraft reported UAP 50 NM north of DSM. - Phenomena described as bright flashing lights, similar to landing lights. - ATC advised filing a UAP MOR. - Correlated to STARLINK satellite train consisting of 3-4 groups of 4 units. - FAA NORAD confirmed the identification.
OCR Text
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
Metadata
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- Classification
- UNCLASSIFIED
- Department
- NARA
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