Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — 22 May 1963
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A sighting of a 'shooting star' object in the Pacific on May 22, 1963, was reported via a CIRVIS message. The Air Force concluded the observation was consistent with a meteor.
This document consists of a Project 10073 Record Card and an associated Department of the Air Force Staff Message regarding a sighting reported on May 22, 1963. The incident involved a single object observed at 0940Z at coordinates 43.20N 172.50W in the Pacific region. The witness reported that the object appeared as a 'shooting star' and was observed for 15 seconds at an elevation of 80 degrees, moving in an easterly direction. The report notes that the object was observed at 355-360 degrees true. The official conclusion reached by the evaluating authorities was that the general description and duration of the sighting were more consistent with a meteor observation than a satellite or other phenomenon. The staff message, which references a CIRVIS report and the 143190 Barrier Unit, confirms the details of the sighting and includes a note that an advance copy was sent to XOPX, NIN, and DIA.
General description and duration more consistent with meteor observation.
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Official Assessment
General description and duration more consistent with meteor observation.
The object was observed for 15 seconds and appeared as a shooting star. It was determined that the description and duration were more consistent with a meteor observation.