SUN STREAK INTERIM REPORT/PROJECT 8708 (XYZ)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00789R000300480001-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 24, 2003
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: June 10, 1987
• Content Type: MF

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DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHING1 ON, D C. 20301-6111
10 June 1987
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR 'SCIENTIFIC AND
TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE
S20,005/DT-S87
DT-S
SUBJECT: SUN STREAK Interim Report/Project 8708
1. (S/SK/WNINTEL) The following is forwarded as an interim
report in accordance with your request of 5 June 1987. The
foreign intelligence information was obtained by two sources
during the course of four sessions.
2. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Source 003 described the content of the
block-shaped structure as a long, tapered, round, cylindrical
object. The object was expressly gate and aed to
portatio o an open location where it will be assembled
the object had y o. .(mill tary-related-r ap ications.
There e_ e~[ t.o__be ed~percept an--oI_pressure `to ready the
?fbjec or operational use in support of (po i ica policie
The object had five distinct components: A Locking Mechanismf a
Control Mechanism; (followed by) Bulk Material; a Separator;
(followed) by Additional Bulk Material. The purpose of the bulk
material was to separate items that readily catalyzed into
volatile corrosive or explosive matter producing bright flashes
and extreme heat.
with some other component for use in a launch mode. As a weapon,
3. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Source 079.reported on the presence of a
somewhat circular ball curving in an outward configuration and
resting on a stand (perhaps on top a roof); it had a rotational
capability. The ball was made, controlled and operated by
scientists. THe object was associated with an area that
resembled a factory involved in the slicing and measurement of
heavy metals. The concept of nurturing (the environment), and
placing drops in the ground was in evidence. The object itself
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4. (S/SK/WNINTEL) In a second session, Source 079 described the
contents of interest as a round object within a frame comprising
two sections, a circular part and an open part. The object was
resting on some sort of grooved stand. The element of heat was
an important factor. Activation of the object will result in
causing a toxic effect. The device was in a readiness posture;
it was clamped in a down position, its normal position when not
in use. It was pointed on one end with a threaded component on
the other end to enable this device to be attached to some other
object. T 'ect was stored in a protective box.
5. (U) The functional aspects of the object will be addressed
and emphasized during the course of future sessions. Request you
provide any additional EEI you wish addressed or emphasized.
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