Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence — Dallas, Texas, 15 March 1964

On March 15, 1964, a seventeen-year-old student in Dallas, Texas, observed an unidentified object in the sky while writing a school term theme on UFOs. The witness described the object as having a magnitude of +6, appearing as a star moving in a wobbly motion across the sky for approximately five minutes. The object emitted a soft white light and moved in a southerly direction before disappearing. The witness initially considered the possibility of an airplane but noted the object's unique light pattern and behavior. The sighting was reported to the Air Force, leading to an investigation by the Foreign Technology Division (FTD). FTD personnel, including an astronomer named Dr. Robinson, analyzed the report. They concluded that an object of +6 magnitude would not be visible to the naked eye, implying the object was likely brighter. The analysis suggested that the characteristics of the sighting were consistent with previously confirmed satellite observations. The sudden disappearance was attributed to the object passing into the earth's shadow, and the perceived irregular motion was attributed to atmospheric conditions. The Air Force concluded that the object was likely a smaller satellite, such as 1962 B THETA. Major Maston M. Jacks of the Public Information Division communicated these findings to the witness on March 24, 1964, and provided an Air Force Fact Sheet on UFOs to assist with the student's research.