PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 18 Mar 59 - Denville, NJ
A 1959 sighting report from Denville, NJ, involving three objects captured on film near the moon. The photo analysis section identified the cause as static electric discharge.
Document Collection
1959
Project 10073 Record Card — San Antonio, Texas, March 1959
A civilian in San Antonio reported a four-hour sighting of a cone-shaped object in March 1959. Military investigators and a local university expert concluded the sighting was likely a star fixation or an unusual meteor.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 22 Apr 59
A 1959 sighting report from Bitburg, Germany, describes a brilliant, grapefruit-sized object. ATIC investigators concluded the event was likely a high-altitude meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Teheran, Iran, 24 April 1959
A 1959 report of an unidentified object with a bluish-white glow observed over Teheran by three Americans. The military investigated the possibility of it being a Soviet guided missile, but ultimately concluded there was insufficient data.
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, April 1959
A 1959 UFO sighting report from Kirtland AFB was deemed insufficient for analysis by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. The Air Force subsequently ordered a formal investigation under AFR 200-2 to gather more witness testimony.
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Correspondence — Sighting of 30 April 1959
The crew of the Argentine ship RIO CUARTO reported a flashing object south of Puerto Rico on 30 April 1959. Military investigation concluded the object was likely a meteor, and confirmed no missile tests were conducted in the area at that time.
Project 10073 Record Card — Batesville, Arkansas, April 2, 1959
A sighting of a round, egg-shaped object in Batesville, Arkansas, on April 2, 1959, was investigated by the Air Force. The object was identified as a weather balloon after being observed by a TV engineer and a Navy pilot.
Project 10073 Record Card — Dallas, Texas, 5 April 1959
A 1959 sighting report from Dallas, Texas, describes a round object that appeared to break into three pieces. The official military conclusion attributed the sighting to the planet Mars, potentially influenced by atmospheric haze.
Project 10073 Record Card — 9 April 1959
A report of a rocket-like object sighted over the Atlantic on April 9, 1959. The investigation concluded that the data was insufficient, with a meteor being the most likely explanation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Ft. McMurray, Alberta, Canada, 9 Apr 59
A civilian reported a round, silver object in Fort McMurray, Alberta, on April 9, 1959. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the object was likely a weather balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card - Yuma, Arizona, 10 April 1950
A 1950 sighting of a stationary, white, teardrop-shaped object in Yuma, Arizona, was investigated by ATIC. The phenomenon was officially concluded to be the planet Venus based on positional data.
Project 10073 Record Card and Composite Report — Kunsan AB, Korea, 16 April 1959
A composite report detailing an unidentified aerial object sighting by three military personnel at Kunsan Air Base on April 16, 1959. Despite extensive checks with radar and air traffic control, the object's identity remains unknown.
Project 10073 Record Card — Vanderhoof, B.C. Canada
A sighting of a bright, round object in Vanderhoof, B.C., on May 2, 1959, was officially concluded to be a meteor. The report links this event to similar sightings in the region during late April 1959.
Project 10073 Record Card — Waxahachie, Texas, 6 May 1959
A sighting of a bright white light by three witnesses, including two Air Force Reserve officers, in Waxahachie, Texas, on May 6, 1959. The military investigation concluded the object was likely an aircraft misidentified due to twilight conditions.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incoming Message — Wilmington, Delaware, May 9, 1959
A civilian in Wilmington, Delaware, reported a round, bright, nickel-sized object moving vertically and then east on May 9, 1959. Military personnel were notified, and the incident was documented under Project 10073, with an internal note suggesting the maneuvers resembled an aircraft taking off.
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — Austin, Texas, May 1959
A civilian reported a blinking light in the sky near Austin, Texas, on May 8, 1959. Military investigators concluded the object was a B-52 aircraft and closed the case as not being a UFO.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Report, Miami, Florida, May 13, 1959
A 1959 sighting report from Miami, Florida, was deemed to have insufficient data by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. The Air Force requested further information from the witness, but received no response.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incoming Message — Sighting near Greenbush, Kansas, May 1959
A truck driver reported a low-altitude, glowing, ball-shaped object near Greenbush, Kansas, on May 18, 1959. The Air Force concluded the event was caused by static electricity from local thunderstorm activity.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incident Report — 21 May 1959
A sheriff's deputy and pilot reported a white, oval object near Rapid City, SD, on May 21, 1959. The military concluded the object was likely a weather balloon released shortly before the sighting.
Project 10073 Record Card — 33 Flaming Meteors Observed
A military report from 1959 documents the sighting of 33 flaming meteors over Japan. The objects were officially identified as meteors by the witnesses.
Project 10073 Record Card — USS Newell Sighting
This document records a 1959 sighting of three flaming meteors by the crew of the USS Newell in the North Pacific. The event was officially evaluated by ATIC and concluded to be astronomical in nature.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Report, North Pacific, 8 June 1959
A 1959 report of an unusual white glow observed by two US Navy ships in the North Pacific. The event was officially attributed to meteor shower activity by ATIC.
Project 10073 Record Card — Prime Hook Beach, Delaware, 31 May 1959
A civilian reported two bright, silent, descending objects near Prime Hook Beach, Delaware, on May 31, 1959. ATIC investigators concluded the objects were likely meteors due to the lack of corroborating evidence.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incident Report — SE Labrador, 2 June 1959
A red, ball-shaped object with a tail was observed falling into the water in Labrador on June 2, 1959. Military and ground observers reported the event, which was officially concluded to be a meteor or flare.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Report
A Project 10073 record card documenting a 1952 sighting of a silver, longish object in New York. The military investigation concluded the object was likely a high-flying jet aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card — Rossville, Georgia, June 1959
A civilian reported a white, circular object descending near Rossville, Georgia, on June 7, 1959. Military investigators concluded the sighting was likely a natural phenomenon or a nearby civilian aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card and Report — Oakhurst, New Jersey, June 9, 1959
A sighting of eleven unidentified objects in Oakhurst, New Jersey, on June 9, 1959, was investigated by the New York Air Defense Sector. The military concluded the objects were likely a flight of B-47 aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card and Teletype Report — Rockville, Maryland, June 1950
A June 1950 sighting report from Rockville, Maryland, involving a Major who observed a fast-moving object with a flame trail. The investigating officer concluded the object was likely a jet aircraft with an afterburner.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incident Report — Reno, Nevada, 12 June 1959
TSgt Douglas J. Lawson reported a motionless, silvery object over Reno, Nevada, on 12 June 1959. The incident was officially attributed to a burst weather balloon.
UFO Report, Little Sespa Canyon, Calif.
This document set tracks an inquiry into a 1959 UFO sighting in Ventura County, California, which was reported by local police but never reached Air Force intelligence channels. It highlights the coordination between the Air Force and the Navy regarding the investigation of the incident.
Project 10073 Record Card - Los Angeles, Calif. - 11 Jun 59
A U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant reported a stationary, softball-sized, dull aluminum object that performed a 360-degree turn and emitted a jet-like sound before disappearing. Military authorities investigated the incident but could not identify the object.
Project 10073 Record Card and Unidentified Flying Object Report — Minot AFS, North Dakota, 14 June 1959
A 1959 sighting report from Minot AFB describes a light green, round object that split into three parts and dove toward the horizon. The official conclusion attributed the event to a meteor.
UFO Report — United Airlines Flight 36, 18 June 1959
A United Airlines pilot reported a rocket-like sighting over the Pacific on 18 June 1959. The Air Force investigated the incident and concluded the objects were likely meteors.
Project 10073 Record Card and UFO Report — Forest Park, Illinois, 19 June 1959
A 1959 sighting report from Forest Park, Illinois, describes a cigar-shaped object with portholes and an exhaust flame. Despite the witness's detailed account, the Air Force officially classified the event as a probable meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Edmonton, Alberta, 19 June 1959
A cigar-shaped, reddish-brown object was observed rising vertically in Edmonton, Alberta, on 19 June 1959. The military investigation concluded the case was unidentified.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Ecorse, Michigan, June 1959
A civilian reported a fast-moving blue and white cigar-shaped object over Ecorse, Michigan, on June 19, 1959. Project Blue Book investigators concluded the sighting was likely a meteor due to limited information.
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — Alexandria, Louisiana, June 1959
A group of five witnesses in Alexandria, Louisiana, reported an oblong, glowing object on June 21, 1959. The Air Force investigated the incident and concluded the object was likely a balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card — Chesterland, Ohio, 21 June 1959
A military officer reported observing two bright, fast-moving objects in Chesterland, Ohio, on June 21, 1959. The incident was recorded under Project 10073 but was ultimately classified as having insufficient data for analysis.
Project 10073 Record Card — SE Ohio Sighting
Two aircraft reported sighting 'balls of fire' traveling at 600 mph over southeastern Ohio on June 25, 1950. The ATIC concluded there was insufficient data to evaluate the incident.
Project 10073 Record Card — Dayton, Ohio, June 24, 1959
A 1959 sighting report from Dayton, Ohio, involving a fast-moving, bright white object. The investigating agency, ATIC, dismissed the report due to the perceived unreliability of the witness.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Danville, Va. — June 27, 1959
A civilian witness reported a four-object formation sighting in Danville, Virginia, in 1959. The Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) officially concluded the event was a pocket of gas.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - New Church, VA - 1 Jul 59
A 1959 sighting report from New Church, Virginia, involving circular lights in a crescent formation. The Air Force concluded the phenomenon was likely related to a refueling operation.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incoming Message — Needles, California, 3 July 1959
A pilot reported four kite-shaped objects near Needles, California, on July 3, 1959. The Air Force concluded the sighting was likely a mirage caused by the setting sun.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Houstontown, Pennsylvania, 7 July 1959
A single civilian reported a metallic, record-sized object moving south in Houstontown, PA, on July 7, 1959. The military investigation concluded the case as having insufficient data for evaluation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Nitro, West Virginia, July 9, 1959
A civilian reported a circular, aluminum-colored object with blinking lights in Nitro, West Virginia, on July 9, 1959. The Air Force investigated the report and concluded the object was an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card — Potsdam, New York, July 10, 1959
A civilian report of two bright, streak-like objects observed in Potsdam, New York, on July 10, 1959. ATIC concluded the objects were likely aircraft based on their speed and characteristics.
Project 10073 Record Card — Nelson, Nebraska, July 1959
A civilian witness reported a hovering, color-changing aerial object near Nelson, Nebraska, in July 1959. The Air Force investigated the claim but dismissed it, citing the witness as unreliable and the data as insufficient.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - Brazil Sighting
A luminous, metallic disk-shaped object was observed by astronomers and military personnel in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 1959. The object displayed unique light patterns and an orange jet, and was officially classified as having insufficient data for evaluation.
Project 10073 Record Card — New Delhi, India, 14 July 1959
A U.S. Embassy official in New Delhi reported seeing seven unidentified orange-red lights on July 14, 1959. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the sighting was likely a meteor shower.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Correspondence Regarding UFO Sightings in Washington State
UFO sightings in Yakima, Washington, in July 1959 were investigated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. The phenomena were officially identified as flares from SAC aircraft conducting refueling missions.
Project 10073 Record Card and UFO Report — Salt Lake City, Utah, 15 July 1959
A radio repairman in Salt Lake City reported a high-speed, half-moon-shaped object on July 15, 1959. While the observer insisted the object performed controlled maneuvers unlike any known aircraft, the Air Force officially classified it as a possible aircraft.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Mooseheart, Illinois, 15 July 1959
A 1959 Project 10073 record card documenting a silver, disc-shaped object sighting in Mooseheart, Illinois. The military investigation concluded there was insufficient data to evaluate the report.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - Sighting SE of Cheju Do Island
Pilots reported unidentified vessels and orange underwater objects near Japan in 1959. The objects were officially identified as U.S. Navy sonobouy dye markers.
Project 10073 Record Card — Berea, Kentucky, 21 July 1959
A 1959 sighting of eight objects in Berea, Kentucky, was investigated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. The case was closed as 'Insufficient Data' after the witnesses failed to return follow-up questionnaires.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incident Report — Henderson, New York, July 1959
A former USAF pilot reported a cylindrical object in Henderson, NY, on July 22, 1959. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the object was a balloon.
UFO Sightings, State of Washington — Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence
A series of UFO sightings in Washington State in 1959 were investigated by the Air Force and officially attributed to SAC night refueling operations and flares. The military concluded the reports were closed and required no further action.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting at Pensacola, Florida, 26 July 1959
A report of a stationary, flashing red light observed near Pensacola, Florida, on July 26, 1959. The object was officially identified as an anti-collision light.
Correspondence Regarding Project 10073 and UFO Sightings
This document collection details the Air Force's investigation into a 1959 Corpus Christi UFO sighting and the analysis of physical fragments submitted in 1964. Both the film and the fragments were determined to be of conventional origin—specifically the planet Venus and common terrestrial rock, respectively.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report - Columbus, Ohio, 9 August 1959
A civilian in Columbus, Ohio, reported a red, weaving object with a flame-like tail on August 9, 1959. The Air Force investigation was closed due to insufficient data after the witness failed to provide requested follow-up information.
Project 10073 Record Card — Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey, August 1959
A civilian reported a bright, fast-moving object in the sky over New Jersey in August 1959. The Air Force investigation concluded there was insufficient data, though they suggested a weather balloon as a possible explanation.