PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Reno, Nevada, 2 April 1961
A civilian in Reno, Nevada, reported a stationary, yellow-tinted aerial object on April 2, 1961. Military investigators concluded the object was likely a helicopter or light aircraft.
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1961
Project 10073 Record Card — Pebble Beach, California, 11 April 1961
A civilian reported a bright, stationary object in Pebble Beach, California, on April 11, 1961. The Air Force concluded the object was the planet Jupiter.
Project 10073 Record Card — 11 Apr 61
A SAC KC-97 crew reported an object splitting and burning near Goose Bay, Labrador, on April 11, 1961. The Air Force officially evaluated the sighting as a bolide-type meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting of 14 April 1961
A round, bright white object was observed by four witnesses on the USS Coral Sea on April 14, 1961. Despite the use of optical aids, the object could not be identified, and the case was closed as having insufficient data.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 14 APR 61
A 1961 sighting report of four radar-only objects in the Far East was evaluated by the Air Force and dismissed due to insufficient data. The document also includes brief administrative notes on other unrelated radar reports from February 1961.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — 16 April 1961
A civilian reported a large triangular UFO near Seguin, Texas, in April 1961. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was a weather balloon reflecting the setting sun.
Project 10073 Record Card — Cleveland, Ohio, April 20, 1961
A civilian in Cleveland reported an oval, dirty-blue object on April 20, 1961. The Air Force concluded the sighting was likely caused by wind-blown paper and window distortion.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sheridan, Wyoming, April 20, 1961
A civilian report of a cigar-shaped object in Sheridan, Wyoming, was investigated under Project 10073. The official conclusion attributed the sighting and associated auditory phenomena to emotional strain.
Project 10073 Record Card — Hanna City AFS, Illinois, 20 April 1961
A radar-only sighting of an object at 97,000 feet near Hanna City AFS was investigated and officially concluded to be a balloon. The assessment was based on the object's flight characteristics and radar signature in the context of severe local weather.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Report 24 April 1961
A 1961 military sighting report of an unidentified object in the Pacific that appeared to be in orbit. Despite consultation with Space Track, the object could not be identified and was officially classified as unidentified.
Project 10073 Record Card - 25 April 1961
A Project 10073 record card documents a UAP sighting in the Pacific on April 25, 1961. The report includes military communication logs involving multiple command centers.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Derry, Massachusetts, 28 April 1961
A sighting report from 1961 describes a bright, blue-white object observed over Derry, Massachusetts. The object was officially identified as a slow-moving evening meteor.
Inflatable Structures in Space: Hearing before the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, May 19, 1961
This hearing transcript details the 1961 Congressional review of inflatable space structure technology. It highlights the potential for these structures to reduce launch weight and complexity for satellites and space stations, while also providing a comprehensive status report on Project Mercury.
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Reports — Atsugi, Japan, May 1961
This document contains a Project 10073 record card and official military reports regarding a sighting of a white, flaming object over Atsugi, Japan, on May 1, 1961. The event was officially classified as an astronomical meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card and CIRVIS Report N43195
A military report from May 1961 details a sighting of a high-altitude, white, pinhead-sized light in the Pacific. The investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object.
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Incoming Messages — May 1961
A C-124 aircrew reported a white, star-like object moving in a straight path for 7-8 minutes near Wake Island on May 4, 1961. Official investigations could not confirm the object as a satellite despite initial suspicions.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting of 2 May 1961
A military report of a bright light observed in the Pacific on May 2, 1961, which was subsequently identified by Space Track as the satellite Echo I.
Project 10073 Record Card and Message — Okinawa Sighting, 5 May 1961
Multiple military personnel in Okinawa observed a greenish-white fireball on May 5, 1961. Intelligence investigation concluded the object was a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Report, 5 May 1961
A 1961 sighting report from the SS VENTURA near Samoa describes a bright white object with a blue-green cast. The investigation concluded that insufficient data existed to identify the object, noting the high volume of air traffic in the region.
Report on Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) — Tyndall AFB, 9 May 1961
This document is a formal military report regarding a UFO sighting at Tyndall AFB on 9 May 1961. It concludes that the objects were likely a high-flying aircraft and the satellite Echo, noting the witness's tendency for excitement.
Project 10073 Record Card — Kettering, Ohio, 7 May 1961
A sighting of a bright, color-changing object in Kettering, Ohio, on May 7, 1961, was investigated by ATIC. The object was officially identified as a fireball meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting of 10 May 1961
A military sighting report from 1961 describes a bright white, round object observed in the Far East. ATIC concluded that while the object resembled an artificial satellite, insufficient data prevented a definitive identification.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting at Ft. Bliss, Texas, 10 May 1961
A military report from 1961 documents a UFO sighting at Ft. Bliss, Texas, which was officially identified by the Air Technical Intelligence Center as the star Altair.
Project 10073 Record Card and Naval Message — Sighting near Juneau, Alaska, 10 May 1961
A civilian marine surveyor reported a bright, star-like object moving in orbit over Juneau, Alaska, on May 10, 1961. The object was officially identified by ATIC as the Echo I satellite.
Project 10073 Record Card — Centerville, Ohio, 11 May 1961
A civilian reported a golden, star-sized object hovering in Centerville, Ohio, on May 11, 1961. The investigation was closed due to insufficient data after the witness failed to provide additional information.
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Staff Messages — 11 May 1961
On May 11, 1961, 57 silver, crescent-shaped objects were tracked by radar and theodolite over Nevada for four hours. Military intelligence concluded the objects were likely associated with a 'mother balloon' device.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting of 11 May 1961
A CIRVIS report from May 11, 1961, details an unidentified bright object sighted over the Mediterranean Sea. Military authorities concluded the data was insufficient to identify the object, suggesting it may have been a satellite, meteor, or aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting of Satellite Echo I, 11 May 1961
A military crew observed an unidentified object over the Atlantic on May 11, 1961. The object was subsequently identified as the Echo I satellite.
Project 10073 Record Card — 40 NM E of Peck, Michigan, 12 May 1961
A Transcanada Airlines pilot reported a star-like object drifting for 20 minutes before accelerating rapidly. The Air Technical Intelligence Center determined there was insufficient data to identify the object.
Project 10073 Record Card and Naval Message: Sighting of Unidentified Object, 13 May 1961
A group of five military officers aboard the USS Saint Paul observed an unidentified, fast-moving white object on May 13, 1961. The incident was officially recorded under Project 10073, but investigators concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Incident 14 May 1961
A report of an unidentified object observed by the SS Pennmar in the Atlantic on May 14, 1961. The object displayed controlled flight but could not be identified due to insufficient data.
Project 10073 Record Card — South Hadley Falls, Mass., 14 May 1961
This document contains a Project 10073 record card for a May 1961 sighting in Massachusetts, which was identified as the Echo I satellite. It also includes a summary log of other sightings throughout May 1961 and various press clippings regarding UAP reports.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - Waco, Texas and James Connally AFB, Texas
A 1961 sighting report from James Connally AFB describes an erratic, bright white object observed by two personnel. The investigation concluded the object was likely an aircraft based on speed and visual characteristics.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Report 15 May 1961
A C-121 flight crew over Japan reported an unidentified object leaving blue-white streaks on May 15, 1961. The Air Force concluded there was insufficient data to reach a valid conclusion.
Project 10073 Record Card - 15 May 61
A Project 10073 record card documenting a high-speed, high-altitude sighting in the Atlantic on May 15, 1961. The object was officially classified as a possible satellite or meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting of 15 May 1961
A visual-only sighting of a bright white light over the Atlantic on May 15, 1961, was reported by a military aircraft. The object was officially classified as a probable satellite.
PROJECT 1007 RECORD CARD - Sighting Report 16 May 61
A Navy report from May 16, 1961, documents the sighting of two unidentified objects in the Atlantic. The Air Force concluded there was insufficient data to evaluate the incident.
Project 10073 Record Card — Valhalla Centre, Alberta, 16 May 1961
A single-witness sighting of an orange, star-like object in Alberta, Canada, was investigated by the USAF. The case was closed as 'insufficient data' due to a lack of corroborating information.
Project 10073 Record Card and Operational Immediate Report
A civilian reported a recurring cylindrical object over Washington, D.C. in May and June 1961. The Air Force concluded the sightings were likely a daily weather balloon release from Bolling AFB.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Bay Minette, Alabama, 19 May 1961
A 1961 sighting report from Bay Minette, Alabama, describes an oval object observed by a civilian. The Air Force investigated the incident and officially categorized it as a satellite sighting.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Report, May 1961
A May 1961 sighting of a reddish-orange object with a contrail over Northern California and Oregon was officially classified by the Air Force as a meteor. The report includes witness accounts from military aircrews and confirms the object was observed over a wide geographic area.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 22 May 61
A 1961 sighting report from Maxwell AFB describes an oval, silver object observed for 98 minutes. The event was officially attributed to an atmospheric inversion layer.
Project 10073 Record Card — Canton, Ohio, 22 May 1961
A 1961 UFO sighting report from Ohio was evaluated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center and classified as 'Insufficient Data.' The file also documents internal Air Force correspondence regarding the witness's self-proclaimed military rank.
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — Cross City, Florida, May 1961
A May 1961 UFO sighting in Florida involved both visual and radar reports, with radar operators noting unusual antenna behavior. The Air Force ultimately classified the incident as having insufficient data.
Report on Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) — Wayside Park, Florida, 23 May 1961
A 1961 UFO sighting report from Tyndall AFB involving a stationary red object observed over the Gulf of Mexico. The Air Force concluded the report was based on conflicting witness information and likely attributed the sighting to atmospheric refraction.
Project 10073 Record Card — Falls Church, Virginia, 24 May 1961
A civilian in Falls Church, Virginia, reported a light-like object moving near the moon on May 24, 1961. The Air Force concluded the object was a high-altitude weather balloon that burst, reflecting sunlight.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting of 24 May 1961
Air Force personnel reported a silver, oval-shaped object on May 24, 1961, which was officially identified as a probable meteor. The report includes detailed flight data and meteorological conditions observed by the crew of an RC-121D aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence — Nashville/Memphis Sighting, May 1961
A May 1961 sighting of a triangular object over Tennessee was investigated by the Air Force. The object was officially identified as a high-altitude weather balloon, with witnesses including Navy pilots and a telescope-equipped observer confirming the balloon configuration.
Project 10073 Record Card and UFO Report Supplement — Lake Mead, Nevada, May 1961
A 1961 UFO sighting near Lake Mead involving 12 luminous objects was officially attributed to misidentified F-105 night training exercises. The report highlights the discrepancy between observer descriptions of 'swastika-shaped' objects and the military's conclusion of standard aircraft activity.
Project 10073 Record Card — Stanley, Idaho, 29 May 1961
A civilian observer reported a stationary, steel-gray, spheroid object in Idaho in 1961. The Air Force concluded the object was a lenticular cloud based on its behavior relative to the terrain.
Project 10073 Record Card — Wichita Falls, Texas, 31 May 1961
A USAF weather forecaster reported a star-like UFO over Sheppard AFB on May 31, 1961. The investigation concluded the object was likely the Echo I satellite.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1 June 1961
A civilian reported three triangular, fast-moving white lights over Winston-Salem, NC, on June 1, 1961. The Air Force concluded the objects were likely F-101 and B-66 military aircraft conducting training flights in the area.
Project 10073 Record Card - Sighting of ECHO I
A 1961 sighting of a star-like object at Ocean Station Victor was officially identified by ATIC as the satellite ECHO I.
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Incoming Staff Messages — San Clemente Island, June 1961
A merchant vessel reported an unidentified, bright, bluish object moving in an unusual pattern near San Clemente Island on June 2, 1961. Air Force investigators ruled out a satellite due to the object's trajectory and concluded there was insufficient data for a definitive identification.
Project 10073 Record Card — Miyako Jima Air Station, 2 June 1961
A 1961 sighting of an unidentified blue-white, star-like object over Miyako Jima Air Station by a military weapons controller. Despite a thorough report, the object remained unidentified due to lack of radar or physical evidence.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - Sighting of 2 June 1961, Tampa, Florida
A UAP sighting in Tampa, Florida, in June 1961 involved both visual and radar reports, including an F-102 intercept attempt thwarted by electronic jamming. The Air Force ultimately closed the case due to insufficient data.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incident Report — Montgomery, Alabama, June 1961
A 1961 sighting of a star-shaped object in Montgomery, Alabama, resulted in an unsuccessful military intercept attempt. The case was officially closed as having insufficient data.
Project 10073 Record Card — Silver Grove, Kentucky, June 4, 1961
A 13-year-old witness in Silver Grove, Kentucky, reported a shiny, color-changing object on June 4, 1961. ATIC investigators concluded the object was likely a light aircraft on a local mission.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Sighting Report, Detroit, Michigan, 5 June 1961
A military witness at Selfridge AFB reported a fast-moving, color-changing object on June 5, 1961. The Air Force officially concluded the sighting was the ECHO satellite.
Project 10073 Record Card — Champaign, Illinois, 5 June 1961
This document details a 1961 UFO sighting in Champaign, Illinois, involving eight objects in V-formation. The investigation concluded the sighting was an optical illusion caused by clouds moving over the star Arcturus.