UFO Sighting Report — Grantsville, Maryland, 27 June 1965

This document contains a series of records regarding a UFO sighting reported by a civilian on June 27, 1965, near Grantsville, Maryland. The witness, who was driving on a mountain road, observed a bright, star-like object moving in a straight path from west to east over a period of 5 to 10 minutes. The witness described the object as being whiter and steadier than a typical star and estimated it to be several miles high. The report was processed by the Foreign Technology Division (FTD) and the Office of Information (SAFOICC). Official Air Force analysis concluded that the object was the ECHO I satellite, which was visible in the area at 2203 local time. Correspondence between military officials indicates that the identification was contingent upon the time zone reported by the witness, noting that if the witness had used Eastern Standard Time rather than Daylight Saving Time, the object might have been a different satellite of similar or higher magnitude. The file includes the original sighting report form, a memorandum routing slip, and official correspondence from the Air Force to the witness.