Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card and Staff Message Branch Incoming Reports — 30 January 1963
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A military sighting of a round, white object in the Atlantic on 30 January 1963 was evaluated as a satellite, likely ECHO, leading to the discontinuation of further investigation.
On 30 January 1963, at 1827Z, a sighting of an unidentified object occurred at coordinates 60.37N 11.02W in the Atlantic Ocean. The object was observed for four minutes by military personnel. It was described as a round, white object, appearing like the head of a pin, moving from left to right across the sky at a constant elevation of 15 degrees above the horizon. The object's flight path was noted as moving from 200 degrees to 230 degrees. The sighting occurred during evening twilight, and the object eventually disappeared. The report was processed through several military channels, including NORAD and the Department of the Air Force. Initial assessments considered the object a natural phenomenon, but subsequent evaluation suggested it possessed satellite characteristics. It was concluded that the object was likely the ECHO satellite or another similar satellite visible to the naked eye. Due to this assessment, further investigation into the incident was discontinued.
Object had satellite characteristics. Echo data not available. Object was probably ECHO or other satellite visible to naked eye.
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Official Assessment
Object had satellite characteristics. Echo data not available. Object was probably ECHO or other satellite visible to naked eye.
The object was determined to be a satellite based on its visual characteristics and movement. Further investigation was discontinued after evaluation.