Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card - Sighting Report 15 Aug 61
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A 1961 military sighting report of a star-like object in the Pacific was investigated and officially identified as the Echo I artificial satellite.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and an associated teletype report regarding a UFO sighting on August 15, 1961. The sighting occurred in the Pacific region at coordinates 3227N 12802W. The witness, 1/LT K.T. Waldron of the 965 AEW&C Squadron, reported observing a round, white, star-like object moving on a straight course for approximately five minutes. The observation was made while the witness was looking for satellites. The object disappeared from view when the aircraft turned. The report was submitted by the 552nd AEW&C Wing at McClellan AFB, California, in accordance with AFR 200-2. Intelligence Officer 2/LT Richard A. Kahane noted that the object appeared to be an orbiting satellite or ESV. Following an investigation by ATIC, it was concluded that the object was likely the Echo I satellite, as its orbital path matched the reported location and direction of the sighting. The report includes detailed meteorological data and flight information for the aircraft involved, an RC-121D.
It is determined that objt observed was probably Echo I.
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Official Assessment
It is determined that objt observed was probably Echo I.
The object was identified as an artificial satellite (Echo I) based on its appearance, movement, and orbital data.
Witnesses
- WALDRON K.T.1/LT965 AEW&C SQ.
Key Persons
- RICHARD A KAHANE2/LT INTELLIGENCE OFFICER