SUN STREAK INTERIM REPORT/PROJECT 8708 (XYZ)

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The CIA's Stargate program has received an interim report on Project 8708, known as Sun Streak. The report includes information obtained from two sources. Source 003 described a block-shaped structure with a long, tapered, round, cylindrical object inside. The object is being assembled for military-related purposes and has components including a locking mechanism, control mechanism, bulk material, separator, and additional bulk material. The bulk material is used to separate volatile or explosive matter. Source 079 reported on a circular ball with a rotational capability, made and operated by scientists. The ball was associated with a factory involving heavy metals and had a toxic effect when activated. Future sessions will address the functional aspects of the object.

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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.
 SG1J
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