Sighting Report — Morgantown, West Virginia, Jan-Feb 1962
A witness reported five circular, green-glowing objects moving in formation over West Virginia in early 1962. The military investigation concluded the event was likely a meteor observation.
Document Collection
1962
Project 10073 Record Card — Warpke, West Germany, 2 Jan 62
An unidentified flying object was observed near the East German border on January 2, 1962. The USAF investigation concluded the object was likely an aircraft anti-collision light due to insufficient data.
Project 10073 Record Card — Ohio-Indiana Area Sighting, 3 Jan 62
A series of reports from January 3, 1962, regarding bright green objects seen over Ohio and Indiana. The Air Force concluded these were meteors from the Quadrantids shower.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Xenia, Ohio, 4 Jan 62
A civilian in Xenia, Ohio, reported a greenish-yellow object on January 4, 1962. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was a bolide meteor associated with the Quadrantids shower.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 5 Jan 62
A Navy pilot reported an unidentified object on January 5, 1962. The object was subsequently identified as the Echo I satellite.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 5 Jan 62
A 1962 Navy report details a sighting of a round object by crew members of the USS Durant. The object was officially identified as a satellite after analysis of orbital data.
Project 10073 Record Card — Adak, Alaska, 6 Jan 62
A US Navy flight crew observed a bright, circular, high-speed object near Adak, Alaska, on January 6, 1962. The incident was officially evaluated by ATIC as a satellite due to its orbital flight characteristics.
Project 10073 Record Card — Humboldt, Kansas, 6 January 1961
A civilian report of a fireball over Humboldt, Kansas, on January 6, 1961. The Air Force officially concluded the sighting was a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting of 8 January 1962
A 1962 military report documents an unidentified object sighting in the Pacific. While initially compared to the Echo satellite, investigators concluded the object was a satellite based on its orbital characteristics.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting of 9 January 1962
A report of a meteor sighting by the SS MORMACISLE in the Pacific on January 9, 1962. The Air Force concluded the object was a meteor.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 14 Jan 62
A military report from January 14, 1962, documents the sighting of an object by the USCGC Winnebago at 31-31N 171-52E. The object was officially identified as a satellite.
Project 10073 Record Card — 15 Jan 62
This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a sighting of nine blue-green objects over the Atlantic on January 15, 1962. The military evaluated the objects as probable aircraft due to their proximity to nearby air bases.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - Las Cruces, New Mexico - 15 Jan 62
A sighting of a greenish-white fireball over Las Cruces, New Mexico, on January 15, 1962, was officially evaluated as a meteor. The report includes witness testimony and references to local police reports of other aerial phenomena.
Project 10073 Record Card — Vandalia, Ohio, 16 January 1962
A civilian witness in Vandalia, Ohio, reported a wingless transport-like object on January 16, 1962. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the sighting was a sun-illuminated condensation trail from a WPAFB jet.
Project 10073 Record Card — Kirksville, Missouri, 22 Jan 62
A radar-only sighting of an object at 72,000-80,000 feet near Kirksville, Missouri, on January 22, 1962, was officially identified as a weather balloon based on its descent rate and wind data.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 28 JAN 62
A MATS pilot reported a bright explosion of an object at 7,000 feet over the Pacific on January 28, 1962. The incident was investigated under Project 10073 and officially concluded to be a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Bethel, Alaska, 29 January 1962
A private pilot in Bethel, Alaska, reported a silver, fast-moving object on January 29, 1962. The Air Force concluded the object was likely an aircraft reflecting sunlight.
Project 10073 Record Card: Multiple Sighting, 29 January 1962
Multiple sightings of an intense light over South Carolina and Puerto Rico on 29 January 1962 were reported by military and civilian witnesses. The Air Force concluded the phenomenon was part of an Air Force Missile Test Center (AFMTC) test, specifically test 119/1.
Project 10073 Record Card — St. Paul, Minnesota, January 30, 1962
A physics graduate student reported a descending, glowing object in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 30, 1962. The Air Force requested a formal report, suggesting the object may have been a bolide or a jet afterburner.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting of 31 Jan 62
A visual sighting of a satellite reported on January 31, 1962, at 34N 176W was evaluated by ATIC. The object was identified as a satellite, though it was determined not to be the Echo satellite due to trajectory inconsistencies.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting by SS Hawaiian Retailer
A sighting of a bright object by the SS Hawaiian Retailer on February 27, 1962, was investigated by the Air Force. The object was officially identified as the Echo I satellite.
Project 10073 Record Card — Muskwa, British Columbia, 2 Feb 62
A civilian witness reported a round, reddish object in Muskwa, British Columbia, on February 2, 1962. The Air Force concluded the sighting was a meteor, citing a concurrent report from the St. John weather bureau.
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Military Messages — Sighting of 3 Feb 62
A military aircraft crew observed an unidentified object west of Iceland on February 3, 1962. The object was officially identified as the Echo I satellite.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incoming Staff Message — Carswell AFB, Texas, 11 Feb 62
A fireball-like object was observed by military and civilian witnesses near Carswell AFB on February 11, 1962. The Air Force concluded the object was a meteor after ruling out satellite decay via SPADATS.
Project 10073 Record Card — Winnemucca AFB, Nevada, 12 Feb 62
A radar sighting of an unidentified object at 74,000-96,000 feet was reported at Winnemucca AFB in 1962. The report was deemed insufficient for analysis due to missing azimuth and range data.
Project 10073 Record Card — Rolesville, North Carolina, 12 February 1962
A civilian reported a high-speed, delta-winged object near the moon in February 1962. The Air Force investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object and no security threat was posed.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting of Satellite Echo I
A sighting of an unidentified object reported on February 12, 1962, was officially identified by the military as the satellite Echo I. The report was processed through standard military communication channels.
Project 10073 Record Card — Key Biscayne, Florida, February 14, 1962
This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a February 1962 sighting in Key Biscayne, Florida. The Air Force concluded the object was likely an aircraft that disappeared from view due to the moon's brightness and human visual limitations.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting near Childers, Texas, 15 February 1962
A military pilot reported a descending light over Childers, Texas, on February 15, 1962. The Air Force evaluated the incident as a bolide meteor.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD: SIGHTING OF 17 FEB 62
A military aircraft reported a greenish object with a sputtering tail over the Pacific on February 17, 1962. ATIC investigators concluded the object was a meteor rather than a rocket reentry.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Shreveport, Louisiana, February 1962
An all-night service station attendant in Shreveport, Louisiana, reported seeing a flaming object on two consecutive nights in February 1962. The USAF investigation concluded the sightings were likely meteors, though the investigator noted the object's characteristics were unusual.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting Report 21 Feb 62
A naval sighting report from February 1962 describes two spherical objects observed by the crew of the USS Vernon Cty. The objects were officially identified as the Echo 1 satellite.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Little Saba, Caribbean Sea, 23 Feb 62
A Caribair pilot reported a red, fast-moving object descending into the Caribbean Sea near Little Saba. The Air Force investigated the incident under Project 10073 and officially classified it as a meteor sighting.
Project 10073 Record Card — St Croix Island, 23 Feb 62
A weather observer on St. Croix reported a flare-like object moving east to west on February 23, 1962. The Air Force investigation concluded the case as insufficient data due to a lack of descriptive details.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 23 Feb 62
A 1962 sighting of a fast-moving object near Bermuda was officially classified as a meteor. The object was observed for 25 seconds at speeds exceeding 1500 knots.
UFO Sighting in Kotzebue, Alaska Area, 26/0520Z Feb 62
A report of two unidentified round lights observed over Kotzebue, Alaska, on February 26, 1962. Intelligence officers evaluated the sighting against satellite data and concluded it was possible classified ESV activity.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Sighting Report, Adana, Turkey, 1 March 1962
A 20-minute UFO sighting occurred over Incirlihb, Turkey, on March 1, 1962, involving an object with blinking lights that performed shallow turns. The US Air Force ATIC concluded the case as having insufficient data for evaluation.
Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence — Miami, Florida, 6 March 1962
An amateur astronomer in Miami reported observing unidentified objects in a diamond formation on March 6, 1962, and provided photographic evidence. While the Air Force concluded the objects were likely aircraft, Professor J. Allen Hynek urged further investigation due to the reliability of the witness.
Project 10073 Record Card — Bethel, Alaska, 12 March 1962
A civilian radar technician in Bethel, Alaska, reported a red, semi-circular object on 12 March 1962. The investigation concluded the sighting was a misidentification of the moon due to atmospheric refraction.
Project 10073 Record Card — 15 March 1962
A Pan American flight reported a comet-like object over the Atlantic on March 15, 1962. The Air Force classified the report as insufficient data due to the long duration of the sighting.
Project 10073 Record Card and Technical Information Sheet — East Orange, New Jersey, March 1962
A 10-year-old witness in East Orange, NJ, reported observing four unidentified aerial objects on March 17, 1962. The Air Force investigation noted the characteristics were consistent with a possible aircraft sighting.
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Reports — Wadena AFS, Minnesota, March 1962
A March 1962 sighting of a star-like object by military and civilian witnesses in Minnesota was officially attributed to atmospheric refraction of bright stars.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incoming Message — Chanute AFB, Illinois, 19 March 1962
A 1962 sighting of an orange, shape-shifting object at Chanute AFB was officially identified as the planet Venus, potentially confused with a B-47 aircraft in the vicinity. The report was filed by military personnel and evaluated by a former B-47 pilot.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Hyde Park, Mass, 22 March 1962
A civilian reported observing three high-speed, maneuvering objects in Boston on March 22, 1962. The Air Force classified the incident as having insufficient data for evaluation and initiated a follow-up questionnaire.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Bronx, New York, 22 Mar 62
A 1962 Project 10073 record card documenting a civilian sighting of a contrail in the Bronx, New York. The object was observed for 20 minutes, but the source aircraft was not identified.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incoming Message — 25 March 1962
A military flight crew observed a descending, disintegrating object off the Oregon coast on March 25, 1962. The Air Force concluded the event was a routine meteor sighting.
Project 10073 Record Card — Grandview, Missouri, 25 March 1962
A civilian in Grandview, Missouri, reported a 12-14 minute sighting of a 'saucepan-shaped' object on March 25, 1962. Dr. J. Allen Hynek interviewed the witness and noted the object's behavior and appearance were consistent with a helicopter.
Project 10073 Record Card — Ramstein AB, Germany, 26 March 1962
A military pilot observed an unidentified object near Ramstein AB in 1962 traveling at Mach 2.7. The object changed appearance during the 5-8 second encounter, and the case remains officially listed as Unidentified.
UFO Sighting in Mackenzie Bay Area, 31/1141Z Mar 62
A KC-135 crew reported a round, white, non-blinking light over Mackenzie Bay, Alaska, on March 31, 1962. Official investigation concluded the object was likely a high-altitude weather balloon or a classified ESV.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Sighting Report 2 Apr 62
A radar-only UAP sighting occurred over Labrador on April 2, 1962, involving an object tracked for nearly two hours. Military authorities concluded the object was likely a malfunctioning weather balloon from Loring AFB.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Sighting Report 3 Apr 62
A US Navy officer reported a high-speed, high-altitude object on April 3, 1962. Military analysts concluded the object was likely a satellite.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Report 4 April 1962
A CIRVIS report from April 1962 details a visual sighting of an object with the brightness of a first-magnitude star. Military analysts concluded the object was likely a satellite based on its orbital characteristics and trajectory.
Project 10073 Record Card — Wurtland, Kentucky, April 4, 1962
A 15-year-old witness observed a stationary, comet-like object through a telescope in Wurtland, Kentucky, on April 4, 1962. The Air Force concluded the sighting was astronomical in nature.
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — Keesler AFB, Mississippi, April 1962
A large balloon remnant found near Keesler AFB in April 1962 was identified as high-altitude research equipment belonging to Captain Joe Kittinger. The debris was processed through Project 10073 and returned to the owner.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 7 APR 62
A UAP sighting by the crew of the USS Noble on April 7, 1962, was officially attributed to a satellite. The object was observed for five minutes but was not detected on radar.
Project 10073 Record Card — San Juan, Puerto Rico, 8 April 1962
Two air crews reported green aerial phenomena near San Juan, Puerto Rico, on April 8, 1962. The military evaluated the sightings as meteor observations and determined they posed no threat.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Incident 11 April 1962
A naval report from the USS Maloy regarding a bright white object observed burning up in the atmosphere on April 11, 1962. The military concluded the object was likely a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence Regarding Chaff Sighting in Mayer, Arizona
A civilian inquiry regarding 'tin foil' found in Arizona was investigated by the Air Force. The material was identified as military chaff used for radar training.
Project 10073 Record Card and Naval Message — 12 April 1962
A white, pea-shaped object was observed by the crew of the USS NEWELL on 12 April 1962. The incident was investigated under Project 10073 and concluded as having insufficient data for evaluation, despite a suggestion that it may have been an orbital object.
Project 10073 Record Card — Estacada, Oregon, 12 April 1962
A civilian in Estacada, Oregon, reported two objects moving NE to NW on April 12, 1962, followed by an explosion. The Air Force concluded there was insufficient data for analysis.