UFO sighted from USS Forster in 1962

Summary

In July 1962, an unidentified object was observed from the USS Forster. The report details that the object appeared as a first-magnitude star, with a blueish white glow and no tail. It was seen for 12 minutes, moving in a straight line behind low clouds. Observers, including the officer of the deck and the commanding officer, confirmed the sighting without using optical aids. No aircraft were detected on radar during the observation.

The report suggests the object could be a satellite, as it exhibited characteristics similar to orbital objects. Despite the lack of satellite data at the time, observers considered it a satellite. The report was classified as "unclassified" and distributed to several naval and intelligence units. The object showed no signs of being a balloon, aircraft, or known astronomical phenomenon.