Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Tatum, New Mexico, 17 Sep 51
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A 1951 Project 10073 record card detailing an orange-red aerial object sighted in Tatum, New Mexico. The case was closed as having insufficient data for evaluation.
This document is a Project 10073 record card documenting an unidentified aerial phenomenon sighting that occurred on September 17, 1951, in Tatum, New Mexico. The report describes a single object, characterized as an orange-red ball, which was observed to be larger than a B-29 aircraft. The witness reported that the object moved at a slow speed, performed maneuvers, and changed direction. Notably, the object was said to have reappeared three times, with each observation lasting between 10 and 15 seconds. The flight path was noted as West and South. The record indicates that no photographs were taken and there was no radar contact. The official conclusion reached by the evaluating agency, ATIC, was that there was insufficient data to perform a proper evaluation. Handwritten comments on the card highlight the conflicting nature of the information provided, specifically noting the contradiction between the reported slow speed and the short duration of the sighting.
INSUFFICIENT DATA, ALSO CONFLICTING INFORMATION. SPEED SLOW YET DURATION ONLY 10-15 SECONDS.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient Data for Evaluation
The object was described as an orange-red ball, larger than a B-29 aircraft, which exhibited slow speed and maneuvering capabilities. It reportedly changed direction and reappeared three times. The final assessment concluded there was insufficient data for a formal evaluation.