237UAP00204
AI Summary
This report details an incident involving an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by a commercial aircraft on February 7, 2023. The phenomenon was later identified as a STARLINK satellite train.
Key Findings
- Incident occurred at 08:20 on February 7, 2023. - Aircraft was a B744, operating commercially from MIA to EHAM. - Three bright flashing objects were observed at 33,000 feet. - Objects were traveling southeast at approximately 40,000 to 50,000 feet. - The phenomenon was correlated to a STARLINK satellite train by ATSC and OMIC.
OCR Text
SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT PRIMARY CODE: UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON Date: 08:20 02/07/2023 Status: Closed POD: DEN Reporting Facility: ZBW Callsign:NCR884 Aircraft:B744 Tail Number: Operator:NCR Origin:MIA Destination:EHAM New Destination: Operator Type:Commercial Paged:NO REMARKS Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the 12, 2 and 3 o'clock positions while NE bound at 33,000 feet, 60 NM SE of ENE. The unknown phenomenon was 3 bright flashing objects traveling SE bound at approximately 40,000 to 50,000 feet. ATSC and OMIC correlated the report to a STARLINK satellite train consisting of 3-4 groups of 4 units. EADS acknowledged. SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT | DATE: 2023-02-07T08:20 | POD: DEN | PAGE 1 of 1
Metadata
- Agency
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- Classification
- UNCLASSIFIED
- Department
- NARA
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