Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 18 Feb 64
AI-Generated Summary
A military CIRVIS report from February 1964 details the observation of a bright object at 47.30N 170.10W. The object was officially classified as a meteor observation.
On February 18, 1964, at 1352Z, a military source reported an aerial sighting at coordinates 47.30N 170.10W. The incident was documented as a CIRVIS report (Communication Instructions for Reporting Vital Intelligence Sightings). The witness observed a single, bright object described as being the size of a pin. The object traveled through a 60-degree arc in 3.5 seconds and was positioned at an elevation of 65 degrees above the horizon. The observer noted that the object appeared closer and moved at a speed slower than a typical meteor. There was no indication of the object breaking up, nor were there any visible means of propulsion. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 record card is that the event was a meteor observation. The report was transmitted via military channels to various commands, including PACAF, CINCPAC, and CONCNORAD.
Appeared to be closer and speed less than meteor. No indication of breaking up. No visible means of propulsion on object.
PDF not loading? Download the PDF directly
Official Assessment
Meteor observation.
The object was identified as a meteor observation based on its characteristics, despite appearing closer and slower than a typical meteor.