1968 Nepal Circular Disc Crash
In 1968, a circular metal disc crashed in Nepal, triggering a multi-agency US government response involving the Defense Intelligence Agency, Project Moondust, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The incident is documented in declassified State Department cables and represents one of the few cases where Moon Dust's UFO collection activities are confirmed through official government documents. The crash is particularly notable because a cover story identifying the object as a satellite was constructed despite NASA and NORAD data showing a 100% successful satellite launch rate in 1968, indicating no satellites were missing that could account for the crashed disc.
| Date | 1968 |
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Discovery and Initial Response
The circular metal disc was discovered in Nepal in 1968 by local authorities. The Royal Nepalese Army photographed the object and showed these photos to US officials, indicating the disc's anomalous characteristics warranted international attention.
The Defense Intelligence Department immediately began monitoring the crashed object, suggesting US intelligence had detection capabilities that alerted them to the crash shortly after it occurred.
Project Moondust Involvement
Four months after the initial discovery, a State Department cable titled "Moon Dust" was sent to three agencies:
- The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
- The 1127th USAF Field Activities Group (Moon Dust's operational command)
- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Foreign Technology Division
The cable described a diplomatic visit to Kathmandu, Nepal as a "fishing expedition for info on space objects," indicating US officials were seeking access to the crashed disc for examination and possible retrieval.
Satellite Cover Story Discrepancy
Subsequent cables show that a possible cover story was constructed identifying the object as a crashed satellite. However, this cover story faces a critical problem: NORAD and NASA data for 1968 show a 100% successful satellite launch rate with no missing or failed satellites that year.
This discrepancy suggests:
- The object was not a satellite despite the cover story
- US agencies were constructing plausible deniability for an object they knew had a different origin
- The "crashed satellite" narrative was intended for public or diplomatic consumption while hiding the true nature of the disc
Retrieval Status Unknown
Unfortunately, the documentary trail ends without confirmation of whether the circular metal disc was successfully retrieved by US entities. The fact that Moon Dust and Wright-Patterson were involved suggests collection was at least attempted, but final disposition remains classified or undocumented in available FOIA releases.
Circular Disc Description
The object's description as a "circular metal disc" aligns with classic UFO morphology and distinguishes it from conventional satellite designs, which are typically cylindrical, box-shaped, or have solar panel arrays. The circular disc configuration suggests either:
- Non-human technology consistent with historical UFO descriptions
- Experimental terrestrial craft using unconventional aerodynamic designs
- Foreign aerial vehicle of unknown origin
Multi-Agency Coordination
The Nepal incident demonstrates the coordinated infrastructure that supported Project Moondust operations:
- DIA: Intelligence monitoring and assessment
- 1127th Field Activities Group: Operational command and field deployment
- Wright-Patterson AFB: Technical analysis and material storage
- State Department: Diplomatic coordination with foreign governments
This multi-agency framework enabled Moon Dust to respond to foreign UFO crashes with the same institutional resources used for recovering sensitive US or Soviet space assets.
Significance
The 1968 Nepal circular disc crash is significant because:
- It provides documentary evidence of Moon Dust investigating UFO crashes, not merely space debris
- It demonstrates US intelligence had detection capabilities for anomalous object crashes worldwide
- The satellite cover story discrepancy suggests deliberate deception about the object's true nature
- It confirms Moon Dust worked directly with Wright-Patterson AFB, the alleged repository for UFO crash materials