Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 5 October 1962
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A naval vessel, the USS Lansing, reported a high-speed, starlike object in the Pacific on 5 October 1962. The incident was officially categorized as a possible satellite by ATIC.
On 5 October 1962, at 0505Z, the USS Lansing (DER 388/NKJM) observed an unidentified object in the Pacific region at coordinates 11.05N 165.19W. The object was described as having starlike characteristics and was moving at a great speed on a heading of 045 degrees. The altitude was considered high, and the object passed rapidly overhead. The observation was made under clear visibility conditions with 5/10 cloud coverage and seas at 3 feet. The incident was reported via a naval message to various commands, including PACAF, CTG 8.3, and the CNO. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 record card identified the object as a possible satellite. This determination was made despite the unavailability of ECHO data, relying instead on the general description of the sighting provided by the crew of the USS Lansing.
Satellite characteristics present. ECHO data not available; however, case listed as possible Satellite in view of the general description of the sighting.
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Official Assessment
Satellite
The object exhibited starlike characteristics. ECHO data was unavailable, but the case was classified as a possible satellite based on the description.