Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 21 May 1963
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A report from the USS GEARING regarding a rocket-powered object sighted on May 21, 1963. Project 10073 concluded the object was likely a missile.
On May 21, 1963, at 2010Z, personnel aboard the USS GEARING observed a flying object overhead. The object was described as rocket-powered and produced a red vapor trail, which was initially assumed to be caused by the sun's reflection. The object's flight path appeared irregular, and it was observed climbing for approximately two minutes before it was obscured. The sighting was reported to COMSIXTHFLT. Project 10073 evaluated the incident and concluded that the characteristics were consistent with a missile observation, noting that the climbing behavior ruled out a meteor trail and that the location was on a known missile-range course.
All characteristics of a missile observation are present. Climbing rules out meteor trail. Position on known missile-range course.
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Official Assessment
Missile
All characteristics of a missile observation are present. Climbing rules out meteor trail. Position on known missile-range course. Sighting evaluated as possible missile observation.