UFO seen in Paramaribo in 1962

Summary

In November 1962, a Dutch soldier at Zanderij Airport in Paramaribo observed a fast-moving, illuminated object traveling from northwest to southeast. Using night binoculars, he noted no navigation lights or engine noise, ruling out a conventional aircraft. Initially mistaken for a star, the object soon revealed a parabolic trajectory, unlike typical flight paths. The report classifies the case as "satellite," though no radar data or duration was recorded.

The soldier, Robert F. Herrebrugh, asked if it could have been a U.S. satellite. Despite the lack of additional information, the case remained open as a possible satellite. This document reflects the uncertainty of the time, when the space race was in full swing and any unusual object in the sky generated interest.