26 N173W PACIFIC reported light point observation — July 1961

On or during July 1961, at or near 26 N173W PACIFIC, the source reports the following sequence: BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Object was described as a bright light in flight and was observed varying altitude from very high to very low. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Object was observed through telescope and with naked eye. It was bright and illuminating and was observed descending slowly. COMMENTS: Pilot stated he detected no sound and could not identify the object which was descending at a very slow rate. NAVY 131578 - FLETA/ SUPPORT TWO OWE REPORTED OB3ECT PASSING INTO ATMOSPHERE GIVING SEARCH WHILE DURING PRESENTATION: THE DIRECTION OF THE OBJECT WAS SOUTH TO NORTH, FORMING AN ANGLE OF 45 DEGREES WITH THE HORIZON. Object observed for 3 minutes. distance unknown distance 1,000,000 was read near clear object height 2,000 feet as apparent heading 175 degrees. object height 1 - unknown object height 2,000 (?) from 1 degree above horizon 12 degrees above horizon to apparent. Object No.3 - Stationary 9. no observed identification either ground or air traffic. this is a report landing of report unknown as attempt report has.