UFO'S Sighted, Photographed in Sweden; Unidentified Satellite Seen

This FDD Note, dated 17 March 1960, compiles reports from the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter regarding sightings of unidentified luminous objects in the sky over Sweden. The document details several distinct observations occurring around 6 March 1960. In one instance, the crew of a Linjeflyg plane observed a luminous object shortly after 2000 hours, which was also noted by the observatory in Saltsjoebaden. Docent Gunnar Larsson-Leander suggested the object was a satellite rather than a meteor. Separately, photographer Esse Jansson reported observing and photographing two unidentified flying objects on the morning of 6 March while attempting to photograph the satellite 1960 Alpha. Jansson noted that the objects initially moved in a slow, satellite-like manner before changing direction and returning the way they came; he also captured a third luminous object on one of his plates. Another resident, Thorsten Haakansson, reported observing the 'phantom satellite' 1960 Alpha with binoculars, noting it moved horizontally before descending at a right angle and disappearing. The document concludes by referencing additional reports of moving points of light observed over Stockholm on two successive evenings at 2230 hours.