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In the 1950s, heightened interest in UFOs surged during the Cold War. The San Francisco Examiner published a sensational article quoting a U.S. Air Force official, claiming that two unidentified satellites were already in orbit—three years before Sputnik. Donald Keyhoe, a prominent UFO researcher, maintained that the U.S. government was hiding knowledge about these objects, adding to the mystery.
As data accumulated, it became evident that various radar stations worldwide continued to detect a shadowy object that behaved oddly. Reports mentioned its unprecedented polar orbit, an operating direction used primarily for reconnaissance, raising eyebrows about the USA and Soviet capabilities.