UFO spotted in Atlantic in 1962

Summary

In September 1962, the crew of a WV-2 aircraft sighted a bright object over the Atlantic. The sighting occurred at dawn, when the crew observed a white point moving from west to east. The object remained visible for four minutes before fading with the sunrise. Although there were no photographs or radar data, the observers concluded it was a satellite, though it was not officially confirmed.

The aircraft was at position 64.26N 29.33W, and the object was seen at an elevation of 35 degrees, crossing the belt of Orion. The crew observed it without optical aids and the weather was clear. Although balloon or aircraft possibilities were considered, the object's description and trajectory suggested a satellite. This case was officially recorded as a UFO sighting, but no active satellites were confirmed for that date.