Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Salina, Kansas, 16 Sep 60
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AI-Generated Summary
A T-33 pilot reported a multicolor streak of light over Salina, Kansas, on September 16, 1960. The Aerial Phenomena Group concluded the object was the reentry of the 1960 Kappa (Discoverer XVI) satellite.
This document contains a Project 10073 record card and a supplemental report regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on September 16, 1960, in the vicinity of Salina, Kansas. The sighting was reported by a T-33 pilot who observed a flash and streak of light displaying multiple colors, including blue, green, and red. The duration of the observation was approximately 30 seconds. The pilot, who had 20 years of flight experience, noted that the object did not resemble a typical falling star. The report was processed by the Aerospace Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Major Michael J. Stroff, Jr. documented the incident, noting that he had contacted Major Friend, the Chief of the Aerial Phenomena Group, to report the event. The official conclusion reached by the investigating authorities was that the object was likely the reentry of the 1960 Kappa satellite (Discoverer XVI), which occurred on the same date. The report highlights that the duration and the multicolor nature of the light were consistent with satellite reentry rather than a meteor.
Pilot has flown for 20 years. Had never seen anything like it. Has seen many falling stars. Said this was not one.
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Official Assessment
Object responsible for this sighting was probably the reentry of 1960 Kappa (Discoverer XVI), which reentered this date.
The sighting was determined to be the reentry of the 1960 Kappa (Discoverer XVI) satellite based on the duration and multicolor appearance of the object.
Key Persons
- Major FriendChief, Aerial Phenomena Group