Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting of 7 February 1958

This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype communications regarding an aerial sighting reported on February 7, 1958. The incident involved a single, round object described as being the size of a silver dollar to a baseball, appearing green to reddish-white in color. The object was observed by civilians in Tower City, Pennsylvania, and Millville, New Jersey, for a duration of three to six seconds. The witnesses reported that the object was very bright, exhibited a flashing quality, and moved from East to West in a downward trajectory. The observers used binoculars to view the object. Military authorities at various installations, including Olmsted AFB, Ent AFB, and the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson AFB, were notified of the sighting. The official conclusion reached by the investigating agency was that the object was a typical astronomical meteor. This assessment was based on the reported flight pattern, physical characteristics, and the brief duration of the observation. The documentation includes a teletype message sent on February 9, 1958, which confirms that the duty officer at the time of the report had been advised to hold the information until morning. The report explicitly notes that the description and characteristics are consistent with a typical meteor.