Project 10073 Record — Austin, Texas, 10 April 1967

This document contains reports and correspondence regarding two separate UFO sightings occurring near Austin, Texas, on April 10, 1967. The first sighting, reported at 0145Z and 0230Z, involved two observers who described star-like objects moving across the sky. These objects were observed to have a generally straight path but appeared to oscillate at times before fading from sight. The official conclusion for these sightings was that they were the satellites Echo I and Echo II. The second sighting, reported by a different observer, described a ball-shaped object that was approximately ten times the size of a large star, colored intense white-green, and possessing a tail. This object was observed for 5-6 seconds. The official conclusion for this second event was that it was an 'Astro (Meteor)'. The investigation was conducted by Major Richard E. McClaine of the 75th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. The report includes detailed weather data from the Bergstrom AFB weather facility, noting high clouds and thunderstorm activity in the region. The investigator suggested that thin cirrus clouds might have caused the perceived oscillation of the objects. Despite the official conclusions, the initial assessment noted that the investigation could not match the sightings with known aircraft or other standard phenomena.