Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 28 July 1956
AI-Generated Summary
A Project 10073 record card detailing a 1956 civilian sighting of an erratic, reddish, star-like object in Columbus, Ohio. The case was closed as having insufficient data for evaluation.
This document is a Project 10073 record card documenting a sighting that occurred on July 28, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio. The report describes a single, star-like object that was observed for a duration of ten to fifteen minutes. The witness reported that the object was reddish in color and appeared to be the size of a penhead when held at arm's length. The object's flight path was described as having an erratic course. The record indicates that the source of the report was a civilian, but notes that the address of the observers was unknown. The investigation concluded that there was insufficient data to provide a definitive evaluation of the sighting. The comments section suggests that the object could have been a balloon or an aircraft, but emphasizes that the lack of information prevented a firm conclusion. The record card also notes that there was no additional report on file regarding this incident.
One star like object, size of penhead at arms length, reddish in color. Course apparently erratic course.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient data for evaluation.
The sighting involved a single, reddish, star-like object observed for ten to fifteen minutes. The object appeared to follow an erratic course. Due to the lack of sufficient data, no definitive identification could be made, though possibilities including a balloon or aircraft were noted.