Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting by Civilian Greek Tanker Hyperion
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A civilian tanker reported a fast-moving white rocket-like object in the South Atlantic on September 1, 1962. Military intelligence concluded the object was a rocket, likely launched from Argentina.
On September 1, 1962, at approximately 2130Z, the crew of the civilian Greek tanker Hyperion, located at 03.08S 35.56W, observed a rocket-like object. The object was described as white, resembling the 'biggest star' or a satellite, and was observed moving very fast in a North-Northeast (NNE) direction. The observation lasted for two minutes before the object disappeared. The incident was reported through military channels, including COMCARIBSEAFRON and CINCNORAD. The official evaluation by ATIC concluded that the object was a rocket or missile rather than a UFO. The assessment noted that the duration of the sighting was too long for a meteor and suggested that the object was likely a launch from Argentina, citing reports of rocket activity from that country during the month of November.
Obj considered rocket, not UFO.
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Official Assessment
Obj considered rocket, not UFO.
The object was identified as a rocket or missile. The report notes that rocket and missile activity moving NNE is not likely unless from Brazil or another South American country. It suggests the object was likely a launch from Argentina, noting that rocket activity was reported from that country for November.
Witnesses
- Crew of Civilian Greek Tanker HyperionCivilian Greek Tanker