Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 5 Jan 62
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A Navy pilot reported an unidentified object on January 5, 1962. The object was subsequently identified as the Echo I satellite.
On January 5, 1962, a Navy aircraft pilot reported observing an unidentified object while at coordinates 47-30N 172-30W. The pilot noted the object was on a bearing of 280 degrees and appeared 35 degrees above the horizon, traveling from west to east. The observation lasted approximately five minutes until the object reached the zenith. The pilot reported that the object had no identifying marks and its speed was undetermined. Following the report, an investigation determined that the Echo I satellite was at 47-50N 157-30E at 051735Z and would have appeared to be traveling northeast to the witness. The report concludes that the object was likely the Echo I satellite, noting that a slight error in the reported time would account for the discrepancy in the object's position. Consequently, the incident was classified as a possible satellite observation.
At 05/1735Z Echo I was at 47°50'N 157-30E and would have appeared to be traveling NE to the witness.
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Official Assessment
Poss Satellite
The object was identified as the Echo I satellite. A slight error in time is considered possible, and the case is listed as a possible satellite observation.