Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Communications — 17 September 1958
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AI-Generated Summary
A bright white light was observed by four witnesses over the Atlantic Ocean on September 17, 1958. The Air Force investigated the incident under Project 10073 but closed the case as 'insufficient data' after failing to identify the object.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and a series of incoming military messages regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed on September 17, 1958. At 0854Z, an object was sighted at coordinates 35.00N 48.00W. The object was described by four witnesses as a bright white light. It was observed for approximately two minutes, during which it maintained a constant position angle while moving from a heading of 050 degrees across the northern sky to 020 degrees, eventually disappearing into clouds. Military authorities confirmed that there was no radar contact associated with the sighting. Multiple communications were exchanged between various commands, including the Air Defense Command, CINCLANTFLT, and COMASDEFORLANT, to amplify the details of the report. The final evaluation recorded on the project card suggests the phenomenon was a possible satellite observation, but ultimately concluded that there was insufficient data available for a definitive identification. Consequently, the case was closed.
Possible satellite observation; however, data not available for evaluation. Case closed as insufficient data.
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Official Assessment
Possible satellite observation; however, data not available for evaluation. Case closed as insufficient data.
The object was observed for approximately two minutes before being obscured by clouds. It was described as a bright white light moving at a constant position angle. No radar contact was established.