Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Naval Messages
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Personnel on the USS Wilhoite observed an unidentified object on July 12, 1962, which was officially evaluated as a satellite. The sighting was reported through multiple military channels.
This document collection consists of a Project 10073 record card and several naval messages regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed on July 12, 1962, by personnel aboard the USS Wilhoite in the Pacific. The sighting involved a single, round, white object described as having the appearance of a second-magnitude star. The object was sighted by the Officer of the Deck (OOD) and lookouts, with the observation verified by the Commanding Officer. The object was tracked at various bearings and altitudes before disappearing behind low clouds. The reports indicate that the object was considered to be a satellite. The documentation includes multiple incoming messages to various military commands, including NORAD, CINCPACFLT, and the Air Force, confirming the details of the sighting and the subsequent evaluation. An advance copy of the report was sent to the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
CONSIDERED SATELLIT
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Official Assessment
Considered satellite
The object was observed by the OOD and lookouts on the USS Wilhoite and was verified by the Commanding Officer. It was determined to be a satellite.
Witnesses
- OOD and LookoutsUSS Wilhoite
Key Persons
- COCommanding Officer