Project 10073 Record Card and Incident Report — Roswell, New Mexico, March 1961

This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and a corresponding military teletype report regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed near Roswell, New Mexico, on March 21, 1961. The primary witness, a 36-year-old section foreman for the Transwestern Pipeline, reported observing a stationary, star-like white light positioned on the dark rim of the moon at approximately 0505 ZULU. The observation lasted for five minutes before the light faded out. The witness's wife also observed the phenomenon. The report was filed by Captain Paul J. Bates of the 6th Bombardment Wing at Walker Air Force Base. Captain Bates noted that while the object likely appeared to be a star, the specific placement of the light on the moon's perimeter warranted formal documentation. The report includes detailed meteorological data from the Walker AFB weather station, confirming clear skies and excellent visibility at the time of the sighting. Ultimately, the official evaluation categorized the incident as having insufficient data for a definitive conclusion, citing a lack of corroborating witnesses beyond the observer and his wife.