Spherical UFO observed over Okinawa in 1961

Summary

A round and luminous object was seen in the sky over Okinawa in January 1961. Witnesses described it as a blue and white sphere, without a tail or smoke, moving at a constant speed from north to south. The observation lasted 15 minutes and was made from the ground using binoculars. Although initially considered a balloon or satellite, it was never definitively identified. The Air Force concluded it was not an aircraft or known astronomical phenomenon, but other possibilities were not ruled out.

The report includes testimonies from both civilian and military sources, and mentions that the object's movement resembled a satellite. Despite the investigation, no physical evidence or photographs were found. The case was classified as "confidential" and archived without a definitive explanation. The exact location of the sighting was Miyako Jima, 153 nautical miles southwest of Naha, and the time was recorded in UTC.