UFO or satellite over New Jersey in 1964

Summary

A young man from New Jersey asked if a satellite passed over the state on August 3, 1964, as he and his friends saw a light in the sky that made a wide U turn. He was unsure if it was a satellite or a UFO. In his letter, he expressed a desire to settle an argument with his friends. The Air Force response confirmed that the ECHO I satellite passed over the area at 9:37 p.m., but also noted it could have been a high-flying aircraft. The exact location of the object in the sky wasn't specified, but ECHO I was to the north, about 70° above the horizon, moving northeast.