Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 14 July 1962
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AI-Generated Summary
A luminous object was sighted by the SS Southern Eagle on July 14, 1962. The US Air Force evaluated the report and concluded it was likely a satellite.
On July 14, 1962, at 0215 GMT, the crew of the SS Southern Eagle observed a luminous object while at coordinates 06-09S 110-38W. The object was reported to be moving from south to north on an approximate course of 345 degrees. The duration of the sighting was approximately one minute. The report was transmitted via the Department of the Air Force staff message branch. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 record card indicates that while specific satellite data was not available at the time of the report, the observed characteristics were consistent with an orbital object, and the case was classified as a satellite observation.
HEAVENLY LUMINOUS OBJECT OBSERVED MOVING FROM SOUTH TO NORTH APPROX COURSE 345 AT 0215 GMT.
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Official Assessment
Probable satellite.
The object was observed by the crew of the SS Southern Eagle. Satellite data was not available at the time of the report, but the characteristics were consistent with a satellite.
Witnesses
- Master Southern EagleMasterSS Southern Eagle