Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card - Sighting Near Iceland, 27 April 1962
Ever wanted to host your own late-night paranormal radio show?
Across the Airwaves
You're on the air. Callers bring Mothman, Fresno Nightcrawlers, UFO sightings, reptilian autopsies, and whispers about AATIP and Project Blue Book. Every reply shapes how the night goes.
AI-Generated Summary
A 1962 UFO sighting report near Iceland involving a single, white, star-like object. The investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object, though it was confirmed not to be a satellite.
On April 27, 1962, at 2348Z, a single unidentified object was observed near Iceland at coordinates 60.05N 13.14W. The observation lasted for approximately two minutes. The object was described as round, white, and similar in appearance to the star Dubhe. The flight path was recorded with a course of 120 degrees at an altitude of 50 and a speed of 200 knots. The weather conditions were reported as CAVU (Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited). The sighting was documented through multiple military staff messages, including AF IN 8016 and AF IN 8846. The official conclusion reached by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) was that essential elements were missing to make a definitive identification, and no conclusion could be reached based on the limited data provided. It was explicitly noted that the object was not a satellite.
Essential elements missing. No conclusion can be reached on limited data. Satellite ruled out.
PDF not loading? Download the PDF directly
Official Assessment
Essential elements missing. No conclusion can be reached on limited data. Satellite ruled out.
The object was observed for two minutes, appearing as a white, star-like object. It was determined that the object was not a satellite.