Project 10073 Record Card — Minot, North Dakota, 8 August 1958

This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype report concerning an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed in Minot, North Dakota, on August 8, 1958. A civilian witness, a 31-year-old real estate professional, reported observing a blue and white object, described as being the size of a pea, which emitted an intense light similar to a star. The object was observed for approximately 15 to 20 seconds, moving in a straight line from the northwest to the southeast. The witness reported that the light faded with distance. The observer was accompanied by five other individuals who also witnessed the object. The report notes that the weather conditions were very clear with unlimited visibility. The official conclusion reached by the evaluating agency, ATIC, was that the object was likely a meteor associated with the Perseids meteor shower, which was active at the time. The teletype communication from the 786th ACW AFS to various military commands, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, confirms the details of the sighting and notes that the possibility of an earth satellite was considered, though no specific satellite routing information was available to confirm this. The document includes detailed wind data at various altitudes and confirms that no radar contact was made during the event.