UFO observed over southeast Spain in 1958

Summary

In May 1958, an observer in southeast Spain sighted an object resembling a bright star. The object appeared suddenly in the sky, extremely high, and moved in a straight path toward the southeast. Its light gradually faded until it disappeared. The witness, a U.S. Air Force soldier with seven years of experience, described the event in detail and with precision. Although initially considered a meteor or satellite, no definitive confirmation was found. The report suggested it could be related to the Gamma 58 satellite, visible during that period.

The report classifies the sighting as likely astronomical, though other explanations are not ruled out. The object was not photographed or detected by radar, limiting analytical possibilities. Despite the witness's reliability, the responsible officer concluded the sighting lacked distinctive UFO characteristics. However, the case remains interesting due to its location and duration, and its coincidence with the visibility of the Gamma 58 satellite.