UFO sighted in Roscoe New York 1961

Summary

In August 1961, a civilian in Roscoe, New York, observed an unidentified flying object in the night sky. The witness, curious and concerned, asked if it could be a satellite. The lack of precise details such as exact time, altitude, or direction of the object made it difficult to evaluate the case. The official response from Project 10073 requested more information, but none was received, leading to the case being closed for insufficient data. Despite the brief testimony, the case reflects the curiosity and uncertainty surrounding UFO sightings during that era.

The document, dated September 1961, shows how military authorities approached these reports with rigor, although often without success. Officer William T. Coleman Jr. requested specific data for a more accurate evaluation, but the case did not progress. These types of records, though incomplete, are valuable for understanding the research methodology of the 1960s and public perception of unexplained aerial phenomena.