Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 16 December 1962
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AI-Generated Summary
A military sighting report from 1962 detailing a visual observation of a greenish, round object in the Atlantic. The investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object, suggesting it was likely a meteor or satellite.
This document consists of a Project 10073 Record Card and associated military staff messages regarding an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UFO) sighting on 16 December 1962. The incident occurred at 1656Z at coordinates 61.38N 07.15W in the Atlantic region. The object was described as round, greenish, and the size of a pea. It was observed for approximately 30 seconds, moving on a heading of 075 degrees. The initial observation was recorded at 20 degrees elevation and 20 degrees azimuth, with the object disappearing at 60 degrees elevation and 305 degrees azimuth. The observer noted that the object appeared to follow a gravitational trajectory and blinked as it approached the horizon. Military communications from ADMINO COMBARFORLANT to various commands, including CINCONAD and the 26th NORAD Region, confirmed the visual sighting. The official evaluation by ATIC concluded that the object was most likely a high meteor, provided the duration was correct, or possibly a satellite. Ultimately, the report was marked as having insufficient data for a definitive evaluation, noting that the information provided was conflicting and incomplete.
Most probably a high meteor if duration is correct. Possibly satellite. Insufficient data presented for evaluation. Conflicting & incomplete info present.
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Official Assessment
Most probably a high meteor if duration is correct. Possibly satellite. Insufficient data presented for evaluation.
The object was observed visually by military personnel. Due to conflicting and incomplete information, no definitive identification could be made, though a meteor or satellite were considered as possibilities.
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