SUN STREAK OPERATIONAL REPORT - 8809

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00789R000400240002-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 5, 2003
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: August 11, 1988
• Content Type: REPORT

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DEFENSE INTEL1_IGENCF AGENCY
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11 Aug 88
MEIIORANDUII FOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL
RESEARCH
SUBJECT: SUN STREAK Operational Report - 8809 (U)
1. (S/NF/SK) During the period of 16 June 1988 to 26 July 1988
inclusively, four remote viewers conducted a total of eleven
sessions in an effort to describe the principal function and
activities related to the target site identified as
Results of this effort follow substantially below.
2. (S/NF/SK) Viewer 095-perceived the target site of interest
as being subject to construction in two separate phases. The
first phase of construction is projected for completion within a
two-year period. The second hpase of construction was not
accessed by 095. Viewer 095 described the principal target
structure as being a square, high building of block construction.
Black, shiny, smooth objects "capable of being armed and directed
(aimed)" were observed within the target structure. The concept
of 11-gut" was associated with the objects and the structure.
Con' ui. s" were observed running above and below ground; in fact,
the site (structure) itself appeared to be constructed partially
underground. The site appeared to serve a twofold purpose: the
first involved the testing ofa large and stationary object in a
massive room filled with equipment that served as a source of
power described as concent~r~ated, contained, energy; while the
second stage involved the ultimate assembly, direction, and
aiming of a system.. System completion app;aced dependent upon a
meticulously detailed process of assembly, 4 process of
integration normally associated with a "mobile nuclear system."
Additional concepts of complexity, density,lmass, length, and
roll-out were associated with the overall pzocess. The target
'site was military related and shielded from access by the
implementation of stringent security measures. The objects under
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construction were described as big, long, larlge structures that
measured an estimated twenty-five feet in length. See ENCLOSURE
1. The duality of distinct, yet functionally related procedures,
persisted throughout 095's viewing efforts.
3. (S/NF/SK) Viewer 079 identified Target Site as a nuclear
reproduction facility located in an isolated area in the southern
portion of the Soviet Union. The target site served as a vast
technical nuclear research and dissemination"system" (center).
The study of electro-optics was pursued at the site. Such
concepts as "software/hardware," "splicing needles," and
"radiation" described the functional pertinence of the target
site. Current, advanced studies related to "telemetry" were being
pursued; results of this effort will reportedly make contemporary.
state-of-the-art methods in telemetry obsolescent. An estimated
6,000 personnel are employed at the facility',. For the most part,
it is headed by a cadre of military technicians and physicists.
Viewer 079 perceived Target I as being the, object of
unfavorable publicity and criticism in the future. The Soviets
are also develo-ing the equivalent of a US AWAC capability at
Target Site tn There appear to be ongoing! efforts dedicated to
the development of "telescopic radiation" involving the study of
"minute particles in a highl complex manner!,." The US
counterpart to Target Site Iis a facility named
"Gardner/Garner" (Goddard?). The principal target buildings are
wide, tall, square and markedly clean. The 'presence of huge
wi_zdows allowed for a high degree of light infiltration into the
target buildings.
4. (S/NF/SK) Viewer 018 associated TargetgSite~ with the concepts of research, testing, and "junk strage(?)." Target
structures of related interest were described as a series of
three buildings (ENCLOSURE 2) functionally associated with a
tall, triangular antenna that appeared related to command and
c"ontrol activity.
5. (S/NF/SK) Viewer 011 perceived Target ite~ as a huge,
massive, tall windowless structure constructed of thick,
reinforced concrete with a single access entrance and a single d
exit. The target structure appeared surrounded by an open, paved
floodlights. See
area secured by a double security fence and
ENCLOSURE 3. The target site appeared functionally oriented
towards command and control and state-of-the-art tracking of
space objects. Information was decoded (atlthe target site).
analyzed, compiled, and subsequently stored. Some data was
retransmitted to other receiving stations far further analysis
(as in NORAD or from an NSA site).
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6. (S/NN/SK) COMMENTS: Additional details of information
contained in session transcripts and viewer 'summaries can be made
available upon request. They are too lengthy for inclusion with
this report. Customer comments, suggestions) or additional
project-related tasking are welcomed.
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