UFO sighted in Toledo 1962

Summary

In July 1962, a citizen of Toledo, Spain, along with his children, observed a fast-moving luminous object traveling from northwest to southeast. The witness, intrigued by the possibility that it was the satellite Echo I, contacted NASA. Although no photos were taken, the testimony includes details such as the observation time (12-15 minutes) and the direction of movement. The original letter, full of enthusiasm, shows how an ordinary family could have been witnesses to an unusual space event.

NASA's response confirmed that the satellite Echo I was in orbit and that its trajectory matched the direction mentioned. Although it could not be confirmed with certainty that the object seen was the satellite, it was considered a plausible possibility. The satellite, inflated in the atmosphere, was launched with a Thor rocket and remained in orbit until mid-July. The letter reflects public interest in space advances and how citizens helped document rare events.