Apollo 17: Rotating object with two-flash pattern, observed 24+ hours

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Outbound to the Moon, the Apollo 17 crew observed a bright rotating object roughly 10–12 Earth-diameters away. It produced a rhythmic alternating bright/dim flash pattern visible across multiple revolutions for over 24 hours. The crew repeatedly questioned Mission Control's hypothesis that it was simply the spent S-IVB rocket stage.

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1. NASA Apollo 17 Mission Transcript (1972)p.1

   We're making plans here craft SEP time of 03 plus 43. for a space­ LMP 03 plus 43

2. NASA Apollo 17 Mission Transcript (1972)p.2

   CMP They're very bright

3. NASA Apollo 17 Mission Transcript (1972)p.3

   Tape 5/4 00 03 38 01 cc CMP CC CMP LMP CMP CC CMP CC CDR 00 03 00 03 00 03 39 39 39 35 53 57 cc CMP LMP cc CMP LMP CMP LMP Roger

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Apollo 17 Crew Debriefing for Science (1973) — p.1

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Related documents

• NASA Apollo 17 Mission Transcript (1972)

  nasa-uap-d2-apollo-17-transcript-1972.pdf

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• Apollo 17 Technical Crew Debriefing (1973)

  nasa-uap-d6-apollo-17-technical-crew-debriefing-1973.pdf

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• Apollo 17 Crew Debriefing for Science (1973)

  nasa-uap-d5-apollo-17-crew-debriefing-for-science-1973.pdf

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