Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 16 September 1962
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AI-Generated Summary
A report of a bright spherical object observed in the Pacific on September 16, 1962. Evaluators concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object, noting it could have been a satellite or an aircraft.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and an associated incoming military message regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed on September 16, 1962. The sighting occurred in the Pacific region at coordinates 33.5N 163.48E. The witness described a bright, spherical object, comparable in size to a first-magnitude star, appearing low on the horizon at a 040-degree azimuth. The object was observed moving East and was visible to the naked eye. Weather conditions were reported as clear with 7/10 cloud coverage and good visibility. Military evaluators noted that the Echo I satellite was heading South at the equator at approximately 104 degrees at the time of the sighting. Due to the lack of reported duration and the object's indicated Easterly travel, the official conclusion was that there was insufficient data for a definitive evaluation, though the possibility of an aircraft sighting was also noted.
Bright spherical object like 1st mag star appeared low on horizon at 040 dgr azimuth.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient data for evaluation. Also possible a/c sighting.
The object was observed at 0700 local time. It was noted that Echo I was heading South at the equator at approximately 104 degrees at the time. The sighting may have been another satellite or an aircraft.