UFO sighted over Chelveston in 1961

Summary

In March 1961, a military unit in Chelveston, England, reported the observation of an unidentified object. The object was seen for 90 seconds, traveling northwest and appearing overhead. Observers described it as orange and white in color, with no trail or sound, making it distinct from a meteor or satellite. Despite the detailed description, investigators concluded there was insufficient data to evaluate its nature. The report was sent to the Aerospace Studies Institute, but no clear conclusion was reached.

The original report, classified as "insufficient for evaluation," was urgently sent to USAF headquarters. It was logged as part of Project 10073, an effort to track objects in space. Although several possibilities such as balloons, aircraft, or astronomical phenomena were considered, none were confirmed. This case is an example of how UFO reports often remain unresolved, leaving open questions about what was actually seen in the sky on March 15.