Documents

Correspondence from the 1970s regarding UFO sightings at Los Alamos in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Includes a handwritten account of 'green lights' and typed letters discussing related scientific phenomena and literature.

A report from the Pantex Plant showing a redacted ground surveillance radar image and two enhanced images of an unidentified object, processed by Sandia National Labs. The pages are numbered 5 and 6 of a larger document.

A 1986 newsletter from the Pajarito Astronomers of Los Alamos, NM, announcing a meeting with guest speaker Dr. John Warren to discuss 'Why Should a Scientist be Concerned about UFO's?'.

A senior U.S. intelligence officer recounts a 2025 helicopter mission to investigate UAP sightings on a test range. The mission involved close encounters with orb-like phenomena, observed via FLIR, NVG, and the naked eye, alongside fighter jets.

CIA report from 1977 detailing information from a former Soviet citizen about the Sary Shagan Weapons Testing Range. It covers missile systems like SA-2 and ABM-1 GALOSH, rumored laser research, and a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon in 1973.

A collection of USAF and OSI documents from 1949-1950 concerning security inspections and investigations into 'green fireballs' and other aerial phenomena, primarily in New Mexico. Includes scientific analysis of collected particles and a summary of sightings.

USCENTCOM mission report from May 2022 detailing a reconnaissance flight. The report includes mission timeline, ISR data, and a section describing a UAP sighting where a screener could not positively identify an object flying north to northeast.

A U.S. Department of State cable from AMEMBASSY MEXICO, dated Sep 16, 2023, summarizing key political events in Mexico for Sep 11-15. Topics include internal MORENA party disputes, election preparations, and a congressional hearing on UAP featuring alleged alien remains.

A single-page document showing a sensor display with a crosshair reticle, numerical scale, and a timestamp of 1999-12-31. Several data fields on the display are obscured by black boxes.

A heavily redacted report describes a triangular, metallic UAP observed at 24,989 ft MSL and 168 knots. The event occurred at 1319Z at coordinates 363453N 0255943E. Most details, including the observing platform and date, are redacted.

FBI file from 1966 containing correspondence between a New Hampshire woman and J. Edgar Hoover regarding the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America (AFSCA), expressing concern about potential communist influence. The file includes AFSCA literature as an enclosure.

A single sensor image, possibly from a FLIR system, dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a small, unidentified object near the center of a targeting crosshair, with significant portions of the display redacted.

A heavily redacted Department of Defense UAP report describes a 1653Z sighting of two round, white, hot UAPs moving south at 240 NM/hour. The document contains classification markings for NATO and FVEY.

A single sensor photograph dated 1999-12-31 shows a crosshair targeting two small, dark objects. The image includes a timestamp and several redacted data blocks.

This report describes the Modeling of Unlikely Space-Booster Failures in Risk Calculations, documenting historical launch failure modes and recommending corrective actions to address them using novel modelling techniques.

A launch summary from Vandenberg Air Force Base, compiled by the 30th Space Wing Office of History. The document, dated February 2000, lists all major launches from 1958 to 2000, categorized by command and booster, with a detailed chronological log.

A heavily redacted document fragment describes a probable UAP observation at 1246Z. The event had no mission impact, and the original tasking was continued. The location and observing party are redacted.

Internal DoD/USAF emails from April 2025 discussing the classification level of UAP sighting reports in the INDOPACOM AOR. The correspondence confirms that specific 'tearline' reports of UAP sightings can be considered UNCLASSIFIED.

Each of these incident summaries includes a "Check-List - Unidentified Flying Objects" that contains details about the incident. Many summaries also include witness lists or statements and other narrative reports or descriptions.

A single still image from a sensor display, dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a crosshair targeting a small, dark object against a grainy background, with numerical markings and a timestamp.

FBI memorandum dated April 17, 1958, detailing a UFO sighting by David Weaver in Detroit, Michigan. Weaver reported a circular object with a crystal-type dome. The memo notes that the Air Force was to be advised.

USCENTCOM mission report from May 2022 detailing an ISR flight from Sigonella Airbase over the Eastern Mediterranean. The mission observed Syrian and Russian military activity, including an interaction with an RFAF SU-30, and a UAP sighting.

FBI file from 1947 compiling numerous reports on "Flying Discs" sightings across the U.S., including the Kenneth Arnold case and the Maury Island incident. Details inter-agency communications between the FBI and the Army Air Forces regarding investigation protocols.

A collection of USAF Incident Summary Sheets from 1947-1948, detailing UFO sightings across the United States and Japan. Reports include witness statements from civilians, pilots, and military personnel, with descriptions of object shapes and behaviors.

FBI file from 1947 containing memoranda on 'Flying Disc' sightings in Portland, OR, and Bethel, AK, by police and pilots. Also includes letters from the public speculating on the phenomenon and the FBI's response.

A Department of Defense sensor image, cleared for open publication in 2026. The image shows an unidentified object and includes a recommendation from USCENTCOM Chief of Staff MG Richard A. Harrison to AARO.

Memorandum from July 1952 summarizing a conversation with Air Force A-2 General Samford about flying saucers. Samford states the phenomena are an enigma, reported for over 100 years, and viewed as a threat only because they are not understood.

A U.S. military Range Fouler Reporting Form from September 4, 2020, details an 8-minute ISR mission encounter over the Gulf of Aden. A round, cold object was tracked on IR making abrupt directional changes at 277 mph at an altitude of 23,819 feet.

A single frame from sensor footage, dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair reticle and scale. Large portions of the image are obscured by black bars, which may be redactions.

FBI FD-302 report from October 2023 detailing a September 2023 interview with a witness who observed a metallic, wingless object with a bright light. The object was larger than a drone and smaller than a 737, seen for 5-10 seconds before vanishing.

This file contains an independent report on UFOs written by the French association COMETA (previously published in the French magazine VDS in 1999), which details the results of a study by the Institute of Higher Studies for National Defence. The file also includes a letter from Carol Rosin in which she notes that she was spokesperson for von Braun during the last years of his life.

NASA technical debriefing for the Apollo 17 crew, dated January 4, 1973. Astronauts Evans, Cernan, and Schmitt discuss unusual sightings, including a 'fireball' and light flashes experienced during the mission and on the lunar surface.

Air Intelligence Information Report, 14 October 1955, Report of eye witness account of the ascent and flight of a unconventional aircraft in the trans-Caucasus region on the USSR.

USCENTCOM mission report from November 2023 detailing an ISR mission that observed a UAP. The object was described as a 'bouncy ball' shape traveling at ~424 knots for at least 7 minutes. The document is heavily redacted, obscuring operational details.

This file contains memorandums, correspondence, and forms related to the reporting of information on flying discs and investigations into sightings.

FBI file 62-83894, containing newspaper clippings from 1954-1960 about UFO sightings across the U.S. and expert opinions. Includes an official U.S. Air Force summary of its Unidentified Flying Object Program and a sighting report form.

USCENTCOM mission report from September 2020 detailing a 20.9-hour ISR mission over the Arabian Gulf. The mission included SIGINT collection, support for NAVCENT, interactions with Iranian Air Defense, and a UAP observation recorded via FMV.

USCENTCOM Mission Report (MISREP) from August 2020 detailing a 20-hour ISR mission over the Arabian Gulf region. The report notes the observation of one Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) and a guard call from the Iranian Air Defense Guard.

A single frame from sensor footage dated 1999-12-31, showing a small, dark object targeted by a crosshair. The image includes several black bars obscuring parts of the display.

A 1948 USAF intelligence summary (TT 1524) covering a UFO sighting off Holland, a Swedish investigation into a crashed 'flying saucer' of possible extraterrestrial origin, and Soviet military intelligence on radar and aircraft.

USCENTCOM mission report from February 2023 detailing an F-15E flight that observed three possible UAPs and one possible balloon near Shaddadi, Syria. The event also included MFT radar jamming, suspected to be from a Turkish X-band jammer.

USCENTCOM mission report from December 2022 detailing a possible UAP sighting over Baghdad, Iraq. The report includes mission timeline, ISR asset utilization, and a description of the UAP observation, though many specific details are redacted.

FBI file from July-August 1947 compiling public correspondence, newspaper clippings, and internal memos regarding the nationwide "flying saucer" phenomenon. Includes witness reports from Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Texas, and official commentary on the events.

Excerpts from NASA Skylab 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4 technical crew debriefings from 1973-1974. Astronauts discuss visual phenomena, including light flashes in their eyes and sightings of unidentified satellites in similar orbits to Skylab.

A single-page document containing a grainy, black-and-white sensor photograph dated 1999-12-31. The image displays a central crosshair reticle, a small object near the center, and several redacted data blocks.

USCENTCOM mission report from August 2020 detailing a 21-hour ISR mission over the Arabian Gulf. The mission observed a formation of unknown flying objects, but tracking was lost due to cloud cover. The report also notes a guard call from Iranian Air Defense.

A single frame of sensor footage dated 1999-12-31, showing a heads-up display with a crosshair and a small, unidentified object. Several data fields on the display are redacted.

FBI FD-302 report from October 2023 detailing an interview about a UAP sighting in September 2023. A witness observed a silent, cigar-shaped, metallic bronze object with a bright light while driving on a restricted base. The object was compared to Blackhawk helicopters in size.

A single-page document showing a sensor display, possibly from a FLIR system, dated December 31, 1999. The image features crosshairs targeting a small, dark object, with numerical scales and data overlays.

A single frame from sensor footage dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair view with two central objects and significant redactions. The nature of the objects is unclear.

USAF Mission Report (MISREP 8799515) detailing a UAP sighting. The report notes 4 UAPs were observed at approximately 1736Z, with cloud coverage obstructing a clear visual. The document is heavily redacted, obscuring most operational details.

FBI file folder for case 62-HQ-83894, containing the dust jacket for the book 'They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers' by Gray Barker. The book discusses the silencing of UFO researchers, possibly by 'men in dark suits'.

NASA report from January 8, 1973, documenting the Apollo 17 crew's science debriefing. It covers astronomical findings on ionized hydrogen, the Coma cluster, UV and X-ray backgrounds, and observations of Earth from space.

A single-page document showing a sensor display still from a UAP incident. The image, dated 1999-12-31, features two small objects near a crosshair, with significant data fields redacted.

A single-page document containing a grainy, black-and-white sensor image dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a small, dark object at the center of crosshairs, with several redacted data blocks.

A 2025 report details a UAP incident involving a helicopter search for orbs/lights. A senior US intelligence official and federal partners observed multiple UAP, some described as 'super-hot' on FLIR, performing high-speed maneuvers and forming patterns.

Collection of U.S. Army Air Forces reports from July-September 1947 detailing 'Flying Disc' sightings by airline pilots near Boston, MA, military personnel and civilians in Birmingham, AL, and multiple witnesses in Newfoundland, Canada.

US Department of State cable from AmEmbassy Dushanbe, dated Jan 31, 1994, reporting a UFO sighting by an American pilot, Ed Rhodes, and his crew while flying a Boeing 747SP for Tajik Air over Kazakhstan on January 27, 1994.

USCENTCOM mission report from July 2024 detailing the observation of a UAP. The report includes mission parameters, timeline, and specific UAP characteristics, though much of the operational data is redacted. Recommended for release to AARO in June 2025.

A report detailing four UAP sightings by federal law enforcement agents in the Western U.S. Events include orbs launching smaller orbs, a large fiery orb, a 'Dark Kite,' and a 'Transparent Kite,' with analysis and measurements provided by AARO.

A single page of sensor imagery dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair reticle over a landscape view. The image contains several large redactions and a timestamp.

Collection of USAF flight service center reports from 1949-1950 detailing unidentified flying object sightings in Kansas, New York, Washington, and South Carolina. Reports include witness statements, object descriptions, and official correspondence.

USCENTCOM mission report from October 2023 detailing an aircraft's observation of a UAP. The object, described as circular, was seen flying over the ocean, making sharp 90-degree turns at an estimated 80 MPH before being lost from view.

USAF mission report from March-April 2023 detailing an F-16CM flight during Operation Inherent Resolve that observed multiple possible UAPs. The report includes flight timeline, aircraft equipment, and a description of the objects' appearance and behavior.

Transcript of NASA Gemini GT-7/6 mission audio where astronauts Borman and Lovell report an unidentified object ('bogey') and other debris to Houston Control. The document includes both a typed and a full handwritten version of the same communication.

A 1985 US Embassy cable from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, reports an inquiry from the PNG National Intelligence Organization about sightings of high-altitude, high-speed aircraft on January 24, 1985, including radar contact by an Air Niugini pilot.

A single sensor image dated 1999-12-31 shows an unidentified object in the center of a crosshair display. Significant portions of the heads-up display data are redacted.

A single-page document consisting of a color photograph depicting a bright, disc-shaped unidentified flying object hovering over a grassy field under a clear blue sky.

A 1950 letter from Mexican inventor Miguel Angel Garcia Macias to a U.S. commission, claiming his patented ideas for 'stratospheric aerostats' were stolen and are the basis for flying saucers. Includes diagrams, photos, and a newspaper clipping.

USCENTCOM mission report from November 2020 detailing an aerial surveillance mission over the Arabian Gulf. The mission observed two Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and also received a hail from Iranian Air Defense. The report includes mission logs and personnel details.

A heavily redacted document concerning a UAP sighting. A brief description notes a UAP observed at 1258Z, with an estimated velocity of 321 knots, which increased speed and changed direction to the east. The pilot's identity is redacted.

This file contains memorandums and correspondence related to flying disc/saucer sightings and that those are a matter of concern for the Air Materiel Command.

USCENTCOM mission report from June 2024 detailing a UAP sighting during a return-to-base flight. The report describes a glowing spherical object with a vertical pole attached, moving at 140 knots over water. It includes mission and aircraft details.

The FBI's 62-HQ-83894 case file includes investigative records, eyewitness testimonies, and public reports concerning Unidentified Flying Objects and flying discs documented between June 1947 and July 1968. The records include high-profile incident accounts, photographic evidence from sites like Oak Ridge, TN, and technical proposals regarding potential propulsion systems. Additional topics include convention programs, researcher accounts, and extensive media coverage from the period. This file is partially posted on FBI vault with more redactions and some pages missing. Included here is the complete case file with several newly declassified pages and only minor redactions.

FBI and US Navy documents from mid-1949 regarding flying saucer reports. The FBI material concerns a sighting relayed by Ernest Cuneo from Peter Camerlon Jones to Walter Winchell. The Navy intelligence report details a pilot's sighting over Oregon.

A heavily redacted USAF email exchange from October 2024 regarding a UAP sighting. The sighting involved a U.S. aircraft observing an oval/orb-shaped object for over two hours. The email discusses approval for releasing the year of the incident.

A USCENTCOM Range Fouler Debrief Form from May 14, 2020, details an ISR mission encounter with a round, solid white object exhibiting erratic movement over water. The crew tracked the object with a sensor but lost it due to poor track placement.

A Range Fouler Debrief Form from 2020-08-24 details an encounter by an HSM-73 pilot with three unidentified round, winged air contacts in the North Arabian Sea. The objects maintained course, speed, and altitude.

A single frame of sensor footage dated December 31, 1999, showing a small, dark, unidentified object near a central crosshair. Several data fields on the display are redacted.

A single frame from a sensor or camera feed dated December 31, 1999, showing a small, dark, unidentified object centered in crosshairs. The image contains multiple redactions obscuring surrounding data.

FBI file on the April 24, 1964, UFO sighting by police officer Lonnie Zamora in Socorro, New Mexico. Includes an FBI agent's initial report and Zamora's detailed witness statement describing the object, its occupants, and physical evidence at the site.

Transcript of Apollo 17 air-to-ground communications. Astronauts discuss observing bright, tumbling fragments later identified as the S-IVB stage, report on Earth weather patterns, and describe lunar surface features, including a flash on the surface.

A 2004 Department of State cable from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, reports on the Union of Ufologists (UOU), an NGO that uses its popular focus on UFOs to conduct civil society work, including assisting other NGOs and businesses, with support from USAID.

Excerpts from the NASA Apollo 11 Technical Crew Debriefing dated July 31, 1969. Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins discuss unusual visual sightings during the translunar coast, including an L-shaped object and flashes of light inside the cabin.

Transcript of Apollo mission communications between astronauts and Houston. Topics include spacecraft status, rendezvous procedures, and an astronaut's observation of unidentified 'flashes of light' appearing to escape the Moon.

USCENTCOM mission report from October 2020 detailing an ISR flight over the Arabian Gulf region. The report documents the observation of one Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP), other unidentified aircraft, and multiple 'GUARDCALL' radio challenges.

A heavily redacted document containing two UAP incident descriptions. One report details a UAP at 40 knots between FL160 and FL170. The second describes two possible UAPs at 278 knots changing direction to the south.

USCENTCOM mission report from July 2022 detailing an ISR mission under Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. The report includes a detailed timeline of IMINT/SIGINT collection and documents the observation of an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) moving from north to south.

USCENTCOM mission report from October 2023 detailing an ISR mission during which a possible UAP was observed. The report includes mission timeline, aircraft details, and a description of the UAP as a small, circular object flying over the ocean.

USCENTCOM mission report from January 2024 detailing an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) sighting. The UAP was observed via SWIR camera, described as a round diamond shape with a tail, and maintained a steady flight path. The report was approved for release to AARO.

FBI file from 1966 concerning the 'Flying Saucers International' magazine. The file includes an FBI memo about the publication's potential Communist ties and contains numerous pages from the magazine itself, featuring articles and a vast collection of newspaper clippings on UFO sightings.

USCENTCOM mission report from July 2020 detailing an aircraft mission over the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. The report documents three separate observations of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during the 21-hour mission.

A Range Fouler Debrief Form from October 27, 2020, details a nighttime encounter by a 77th EFS pilot. Two IR contacts were observed, one circling the other, before disappearing. The objects were described as balloon-shaped and metallic.

FBI FD-302 report from October 2023 details a September 2023 interview about a UAP sighting. Witnesses driving to a LiDAR test site observed a bright, stationary light that moved and then disappeared. One witness speculated it was a meteor.

A single frame of sensor footage, possibly infrared, dated 1999-12-31. The image shows a reticle, a small dark object, and several redacted data blocks over a grainy background.

A partially redacted UAP report describes an object that looks like a balloon, similar to previous sightings from the 48th Fighter Wing. The object was tracked at 31,000 ft MSL and visually identified using a TFLIR sensor.

A Range Fouler Reporting Form from 2020-10-15 details a UAP sighting over the Gulf of Aden. An O-2 from the 172nd Attack Squadron tracked a round, cold, bright white object on IR for one minute, noting abrupt directional changes.

FBI file from 1957-1958 containing memos on various UFO sightings, including a Cuban report and a civilian group, the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation (ICARF), soliciting public reports. Also includes a letter from a woman in Indiana.

A single sensor image dated 1999-12-31 shows a crosshair targeting a small, unidentified object. The display includes a timestamp and range markings, with a large redacted bar at the top.

A collection of Allied military correspondence from early 1945 concerning 'Night Phenomena' or 'Foo Fighters' reported by the 415th Night Fighter Squadron and other units. Includes detailed sighting reports and inter-agency discussions of possible explanations.

FBI file from August 1952 containing a teletype about a flying saucer sighting at the Savannah River Plant and correspondence from J. Edgar Hoover forwarding citizen letters on 'Flying Disks' to the U.S. Air Force for investigation.

A U.S. military pilot's Range Fouler Debrief Form from August 2020, detailing an encounter with three unidentified objects. The pilot describes tracking one object before it was surpassed by another at high speed, with three visible simultaneously.

A single frame from a sensor video, dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a crosshair overlay and several redacted data fields. The main visual is a grainy, indistinct background with a small object near the center.

A single sensor display image dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair reticle, various display symbology, and a small, unidentified object near the center. A large portion of the top of the image is redacted.

FBI file from 1957 detailing an interview with Wladyslaw Krasuski, a Polish WWII POW, who reported observing a circular craft in Germany in 1944. The file also contains a 1966 inquiry from the Oklahoma UFO Research Association.

A single sensor image dated December 31, 1999, showing a small, dark, unidentified object near a central crosshair. Multiple data fields on the display are redacted.

A 2001 US Department of State cable from Moscow reports on Russian denials of military aircraft over Georgia's Kodori Gorge. A Russian official dismisses the reports, sarcastically suggesting they might as well have been 'UFOs'.

USCENTCOM MISREP report from September 2020 detailing an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sighting by an aircraft crew during an armed overwatch mission. The UAP, detected by MX-20/25 sensors, appeared as a significant heat source.

A collection of FBI memoranda and teletypes from August 1947 detailing investigations into "Flying Disc" sightings in New Jersey, Michigan, and Illinois, including witness interviews and analysis of physical material from one incident.

A single sensor image dated 1999-12-31 shows a small, unidentified object near the center of a crosshair display. Several portions of the display are redacted with black boxes.

A single frame from sensor footage, dated December 31, 1999, showing a crosshair display and a small, dark object near the center. Telemetry data at the top is redacted.

USCENTCOM mission report from October 2023 detailing an ISR flight that collected SIGINT and IMINT, had a professional interaction with Iranian Air Defense, and observed two separate UAP incidents. The UAPs were described as solid and cold on thermal sensors.

DoD/AFOSI correspondence from March 2023 regarding the declassification review of a UAP sighting. The report details a large, blue, triangular object with erratic movement observed by a civilian near a national security facility in the Pacific Time Zone.

Each of these incident summaries includes a "Check-List - Unidentified Flying Objects" that contains details about the incident. Many summaries also include witness lists or statements and other narrative reports or descriptions.

USCENTCOM report from November 18, 2016, detailing a P-8A aircraft's observation of an unidentified low-flying object traveling at 500 knots northwest of Latakia, Syria, in the Eastern Mediterranean. The event was detected via EO/IR sensor.

USCENTCOM mission report from May 2022 detailing a UAP observation. The report includes a narrative of the mission, sensor data, and a description of the object, noting that subsequent sightings resembled birds. The document contains numerous redactions.

FBI file from the Knoxville office containing photographs and a Knoxville News-Sentinel clipping about a 'flying saucer' photographed by W. R. Presley over Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in July 1947.

USCENTCOM mission report from October 2024 detailing an ISR mission where an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) was observed. The UAP was described as a misshapen ball of white light or glare that flashed across the FMV camera feed.

A single-page document containing a sensor image, possibly from a FLIR system, dated December 31, 1999. The image displays a central crosshair with numerical markings and several redacted data blocks.

A 1963 memorandum from Maxwell W. Hunter, II of the National Aeronautics and Space Council to the Department of State, discussing policy considerations for potential contact with an alien intelligence, analyzing scientific theories and hypothetical scenarios.