UFO seen at Galena Airport Alaska in 1960

Summary

An observer at the control tower of Galena Airport, Alaska, spotted a round, white, star-like object the size of a pea on August 20, 1960. The object appeared suddenly and disappeared behind a cloud within 30 seconds. The sighting was recorded as a ground visual observation with no photos taken. The report noted a possible connection to a previous UFO sighting in Nome, Alaska, on August 19, and considered the possibility that it was a satellite. The report did not reach a definitive conclusion but suggested the object might have been a space-related phenomenon.

The observer, an experienced air traffic controller, accurately described the object's straight path and coordinates. Weather conditions were clear with visibility up to 15 miles. Although no air traffic was recorded in the area at the time, wind data at different altitudes suggested the possibility of a non-terrestrial object. The report was sent to multiple military and air intelligence offices, but no definitive conclusion was reached.