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.

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A satellite optical light curve for this fireball is associated with
this news release. Those interested
in obtaining a copy of the light curve are asked to email Peter Brown
(pbrown@uwo.ca)


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