Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects, also called unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"I observed what appeared to be a fairly bright light source which we tentatively ascribed to a possible laser."
— Buzz Aldrin , Celebrity
"It's like the Fourth of July out there!"
— Jack Schmitt , Celebrity
Key People
Apollo 12 astronaut who reported seeing flashes of lights on the Moon.
A Republican Congresswoman who chairs a task force on unidentified aerial phenomena.
Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States.
Famed astronaut from the Apollo 11 mission.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Astronaut from the Gemini 7 spaceflight who reported seeing an unidentified object.
Apollo 17 astronaut who reported seeing flashing lights during the mission.
Tim Burchett is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee.
Tags
All Coverage
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects, also called unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel
Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.
October 6, 2026 at 11:24 AMUS agency to rewrite rules to address vehicle headlight glare - Reuters
US agency to rewrite rules to address vehicle headlight glare Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 07:17 PMUS Justice Dept tells staff to call AI 'super intelligence' under Trump order - Reuters
US Justice Dept tells staff to call AI 'super intelligence' under Trump order Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 08:13 PMUS grants Aurora exemption for self-driving trucks safety feature - Reuters
US grants Aurora exemption for self-driving trucks safety feature Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 01:39 AMHow drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms
Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.
October 10, 2026 at 09:31 AMPublic executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now?
The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong.
October 10, 2026 at 05:48 AM