Project 10073 Record Card — Saratoga Springs, New York, 13 April 1960

This document comprises a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype reports regarding an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) sighting in Saratoga Springs, New York, on April 13, 1960. The witness, a former Lieutenant Junior Grade in the United States Navy, reported observing a round, yellow object that appeared larger than a star. The object exhibited a bright, steady glow and followed a steady arc across the sky before disappearing below the tree line. The duration of the observation was estimated at two and a half to three minutes. Weather conditions at the time were reported as clear with stars visible, and the object was not obstructed by clouds. The report was processed by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) and distributed to the Air Defense Command and other relevant military offices. Official analysis concluded that there was insufficient data to determine the nature of the object. The investigating officials noted that while the witness was considered reliable, the lack of corroborating witnesses and the delay in reporting the incident made it impossible to verify if the object was a conventional aircraft. It was noted that commercial airline routes exist over the area, and it is possible the witness observed an aircraft, though this could not be confirmed. The final assessment remains that the identity of the object is unknown, and no information regarding tests, aircraft, or balloon releases was found that could explain the sighting.