STARSHINE SATELLITE
Filer's Files #29-1999 July 23, 1999 George A. Filer: MUFON Eastern Director

The new Starshine satellite is reminiscent of a 1970's disco ball and twinkles as it travels through space. It can be seen by observers on the ground with the naked eye. Starshine is an educational satellite that has a series of mirrors that reflect the suns rays. The project's director is Gil Moore of Utah State University who claims the satellite will remain in orbit until at least January of 2000. The 19 inch satellite flashes as it moves along its path. Its covered with 878 small, circular mirrors that were polished by school children. More than 25,000 students around the world will track the beautiful sparkling satellite over the next 7 months that help will determine the density of the atmosphere. The satellite was launched June 6, 1999, and is likely to cause some UFO reports. Thanks to Evelyn Gaulson.