Unidentified Aerial Object reported by Air Force in 1964

Summary

In July 1964, a military unit recorded the observation of an unidentified object in the Pacific. The report, dated July 29, describes a single object observed for five minutes from the air. Although no photos were taken and no physical evidence was found, the report concluded it was a satellite moving eastward. The exact location of the sighting was recorded with precise coordinates, but the type of craft or its origin was not specified. The report was shared with multiple military and intelligence agencies, including the Army, Navy, and CIA.

The document is part of Project 10073, an Air Force initiative aimed at investigating unidentified aerial phenomena. Despite the report being evaluated as a satellite, complete records from the year 2000 were not available to confirm this conclusion. The message, marked unclassified, was transmitted to several military units and the Department of the Air Force. This type of report reflects the authorities' concern for any unusual aerial activity during the Cold War.