Unidentified Flying Object over New York and Buffalo

Summary

In September 1957, an unidentified flying object was tracked by U.S. radar as it moved at high speed and altitude over Long Island toward Buffalo. The CIA received a report on this incident, noting that the object traveled at around 20,000 feet and 2,000 mph, an unusual speed. Radar jamming was reported at several stations, and while the Air Force investigated, no clear conclusion was reached. The CIA concluded there was no evidence of Soviet activity directly linked to the incident, though it did not rule out the possibility of a Soviet experimental missile.

The report also considered possible Soviet motives for such a launch, but concluded there was no clear reason for such an action. The CIA noted that a one-way reconnaissance mission would have limited value and a high risk of compromise. In summary, the incident remained unresolved, and no formal meeting was called to discuss it, due to the lack of conclusive evidence.