PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 23 Feb 62

This document consists of a Project 10073 Record Card and an associated Department of the Air Force staff message regarding an aerial sighting that occurred on February 23, 1962. The sighting took place at 0050Z near Bermuda at coordinates 31.53 N, 72.05 W. The witness reported observing a single object for approximately 25 seconds. The object was described as moving at a speed in excess of 1500 knots at an altitude between 9,000 and 11,000 feet. The flight path was recorded as 107 degrees magnetic, with the object maintaining level flight without climbing or descending. The witness noted that the object appeared to be a 'big comet' and was sighted about five miles off the left wing. The official evaluation concluded that the object was likely a meteor, citing the presence of meteor-like characteristics. Although the duration of 25 seconds was noted as 'slightly long' for a typical meteor, the report states there was no information to indicate it was anything other than a meteor, and it was officially classified as an 'Astro (meteor) sighting'. The staff message confirms the report was distributed to various agencies, including the ADC, Eastern Sea Frontier, NSA, and CIA.