[meteorite-list] DOD Satellites Detects Fireball Over Eastern United States

From: Ron Baalke <baalke_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:43:36 2004
Message-ID: <200107311637.JAA14728_at_zagami.jpl.nasa.gov>

NEWS RELEASE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Air Force Technical Applications Center Phone: (321) 494-4404
Public Affairs Office Fax: (321) 494-5600

1030 South Hwy A1A
Patrick AFB, Fla. 32925-3002

        News Release 002
        July 27, 2001


DETECTION OF BOLIDE

 On July 23, at 22:19:11 UTC, several DOD satellites recorded the bright
flashes of a fireball (bolide) occurrence lasting more than three seconds.
The optical waveform was analyzed, determined to be non-nuclear, and
consistent with past observed bodies. The location of this event was
reported to be in the eastern US.

If you have further questions please contact Senior Master Sgt. Fred
Hagans at (321) 494-4404.
Received on Tue 31 Jul 2001 12:37:11 PM PDT