Space.com UFOs
Space.com's UFO coverage, written by its science desk. Explains government UAP releases and statements from NASA and the White House in a neutral, science-first way. Roughly one story a month.
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- 1.Pentagon unveils trove of declassfied 'UFO' videos. How to see them all, from 'a football-shaped body' to 'a misshapen and uneven ball of white light'(space.com)
The Pentagon released a new batch of declassified UFO files on Friday, May 8, according to Space.com. The release includes nearly 30 videos showing objects described as a football-shaped body and a misshapen, uneven ball of white light. The files follow earlier public UAP disclosures by the US government, including releases associated with the Pentagon's AARO office. The excerpt does not state the year of release, the recording dates, locations, or the sensors and units that captured the footage. Independent verification of what the objects are remains unresolved, and the excerpt reports no official conclusions about them.
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- 2.UFO whistleblower tells Congress the US government is hiding evidence of 'non-human intelligence'(space.com)
During a congressional hearing on Wednesday, July 26, military witnesses and members of Congress called for greater US government transparency on UFOs. A whistleblower testified that the government is hiding evidence of non-human intelligence, a claim that the excerpt presents without independent verification. This refers to the July 2023 House Oversight subcommittee hearing, where David Grusch testified about alleged federal UAP retrieval programs. The government has publicly disputed claims of retrieved non-human craft, and the testimony's specifics remain unverified.
- 3.White House appoints Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb to lead new UFO study group(space.com)
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed to head a new White House group studying UFOs, now referred to as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). The appointment reflects the federal shift in terminology from UFO to UAP that has developed in recent years. Loeb is known for his work on interstellar objects, including the 2017 object 'Oumuamua, and for arguing that some anomalous objects could be technological in origin. The excerpt does not give the group's mandate, full membership, funding, or access to government data. The formal scope and output of the group remain unverified in this report. Many anomalous sightings in past official reviews have received mundane explanations, so the group's eventual conclusions are still open.
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- 1.Pentagon unveils trove of declassfied 'UFO' videos. How to see them all, from 'a football-shaped body' to 'a misshapen and uneven ball of white light'(space.com)
The Pentagon released a new batch of declassified UFO files on Friday, May 8, according to Space.com. The release includes nearly 30 videos showing objects described as a football-shaped body and a misshapen, uneven ball of white light. The files follow earlier public UAP disclosures by the US government, including releases associated with the Pentagon's AARO office. The excerpt does not state the year of release, the recording dates, locations, or the sensors and units that captured the footage. Independent verification of what the objects are remains unresolved, and the excerpt reports no official conclusions about them.
📂 Release 01 - 2.UFO whistleblower tells Congress the US government is hiding evidence of 'non-human intelligence'(space.com)
During a congressional hearing on Wednesday, July 26, military witnesses and members of Congress called for greater US government transparency on UFOs. A whistleblower testified that the government is hiding evidence of non-human intelligence, a claim that the excerpt presents without independent verification. This refers to the July 2023 House Oversight subcommittee hearing, where David Grusch testified about alleged federal UAP retrieval programs. The government has publicly disputed claims of retrieved non-human craft, and the testimony's specifics remain unverified.
- 3.White House appoints Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb to lead new UFO study group(space.com)
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed to head a new White House group studying UFOs, now referred to as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). The appointment reflects the federal shift in terminology from UFO to UAP that has developed in recent years. Loeb is known for his work on interstellar objects, including the 2017 object 'Oumuamua, and for arguing that some anomalous objects could be technological in origin. The excerpt does not give the group's mandate, full membership, funding, or access to government data. The formal scope and output of the group remain unverified in this report. Many anomalous sightings in past official reviews have received mundane explanations, so the group's eventual conclusions are still open.
- 4.Trump says US government will declassify its UFO files. Will we actually learn anything this time, or is this a distraction?(space.com)
President Donald Trump stated that he will instruct the federal government to begin releasing all of its UFO-related files. The article questions whether the release will reveal anything new or serve as a distraction.
- 5.Pentagon UFO chief tells Senate 'very anomalous objects' need careful study (video)(space.com)
The head of the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) testified before the US Senate, according to a video report. In written testimony, the office stated it has not discovered any verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity or technology. The official described certain 'very anomalous objects' as requiring careful study. AARO was established in 2022 to consolidate earlier Pentagon UAP efforts and to document and analyze UAP reports. The testimony is part of ongoing congressional oversight of how the government handles UAP reports. The excerpt does not detail the specific cases behind the phrase 'very anomalous objects', and their causes remain unresolved in the excerpt.
- 6.UFOs 'not attributable to foreign adversaries," new Pentagon report says(space.com)
The Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has issued a report stating that UFO reports are 'not attributable to foreign adversaries'. The office leads Department of Defense efforts, with other partners, to document, analyze and, when possible, resolve UAP reports using a scientific framework. The finding addresses long-standing public concern that some unexplained observations could reflect adversary surveillance or technology. AARO was created in 2022 and has previously published reports on historical UAP cases. The excerpt does not give the number of cases reviewed, the specific evidence, or the methods behind this conclusion. Independent verification of the findings and the status of unresolved cases remain open questions.
- 7.Some UFO records must be released, US Congress says(space.com)
US Congress passed legislation requiring the release of government records about UFOs dating back 25 years. The excerpt does not say which records are covered or when the release will occur.
- 8.NASA's UFO study team to announce results Sept. 14. Here's how to watch live.(space.com)
NASA's independent UAP study team is scheduled to present its initial findings at a public briefing on Thursday, September 14, which corresponds to 2023. The briefing was announced as a live-streamed event. The excerpt does not disclose the findings themselves, so their content and conclusions remain unverified at this point. The study was commissioned by NASA to examine unidentified anomalous phenomena using scientific methods. Public interest in the results is high given the agency's involvement and the prior congressional attention to UAP.
- 9.Pentagon has 'no credible evidence' of aliens or UFOs that defy physics(space.com)
At an April 19 Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, the director of the Pentagon's UFO office said there is no credible evidence that aliens have visited Earth or that UFOs defy physics. The testimony reflects official policy on the topic. Details beyond the excerpt, such as the full scope of the office's data, are not described here.
- 10.Pentagon releases its long-awaited 2022 UFO report(space.com)
The ODNI released the long-awaited 2022 Pentagon UFO report, which states that the U.S. government is treating UAP and airspace safety issues seriously. The excerpt does not summarize the report's specific findings.
- 11.Most UFOs are 'Chinese surveillance' drones and 'airborne clutter,' Pentagon officials reveal(space.com)
According to the article, Pentagon officials have publicly attributed many well-known UFO encounters from the last decade to Chinese surveillance drones, airborne clutter, and weather balloons. The excerpt does not name the specific officials, the encounters, or the supporting evidence. Explanations of this kind have been discussed in prior official reviews of unidentified aerial phenomena, but the excerpt does not indicate how many cases were reviewed or what standard was used to assign each explanation.
- 12.'This is unprecedented': Why the Pentagon's recent UFO file releases are so important(space.com)
Disclosure advocate Mike Gold comments on the Pentagon's recent series of UFO file releases, which he describes as a significant shift benefiting the public. The excerpt is brief, so the specific documents and their contents are not described. Score reflects a solid newsworthy commentary piece on government UAP transparency.
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- 13.US Congress is holding a UFO hearing today about 'restoring public trust.' Here's how to watch live(space.com)
A U.S. House of Representatives task force is scheduled to hold a hearing on September 9 titled around restoring public trust, with witnesses who claim the government is concealing UFO evidence. The excerpt gives no witness names or testimony details, and the claims of concealment are not verified.
- 14.UFO whistleblowers tell Congress 'we are not alone in the cosmos' (video)(space.com)
Former military personnel testified at a congressional UFO hearing that excessive government secrecy hides evidence that humans are not alone in the cosmos. The excerpt provides no specific evidence or witness identities, so the claims remain unverified.
- 15.US Congress will hold another UFO hearing today. Here's how to watch(space.com)
A US Congressional hearing on alleged UFO retrieval programs and government efforts to conceal them is scheduled for the day of the article. The excerpt describes it as the second such hearing in two years.
- 16.NASA appoints new head of UFO research(space.com)
NASA has appointed a new director of UFO research to oversee its studies of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). The excerpt does not name the appointee or describe the scope of the studies.
- 17.Pentagon UFO office unveils official website for US government personnel to report sightings(space.com)
The Pentagon's UFO office, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), has launched an official website where US government and military personnel can report their own sightings. The excerpt does not give a launch date or details on reporting procedures.
- 18.US military reports 'several hundred' UFO sightings in 2022, Pentagon officials claim(space.com)
Pentagon officials said U.S. military personnel reported several hundred UFO sightings in 2022. The reports are flowing into the new All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). The excerpt does not give the exact count or the explanations for the reports.
- 19.Classified UFO videos would 'harm national security' if released, Navy says(space.com)
The U.S. Navy has acknowledged holding unreleased video of UFO encounters and has declined to publish it. The Navy cited national security concerns as the reason for withholding the footage. The excerpt does not specify when the videos were recorded, what they show, or whether they have been reviewed by independent analysts.
- 20.NASA chief Jared Isaacman wants to stay 'open-minded' about UFOs: 'If it's aliens, I think NASA should have a seat at the table'(space.com)
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says he wants to remain open-minded about UAP and suggests that sightings could prompt a national 'Sputnik Moment.' He states that NASA should have a seat at the table if the phenomena turn out to be extraterrestrial.
- 21.The US government is 'sincere in its efforts to understand UAP', new White House council chair says(space.com)
Space.com reports that the chair of a newly created White House UAP Science Advisory Council says the US government is sincere in its efforts to understand UAP. The council recently held a private meeting at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The excerpt provides no further details of the meeting's content or outcomes.
- 22.The UFO files: What did we learn from the Pentagon's 1st big release?(space.com)
On May 8, the Pentagon released its first tranche of so-called UFO files. Space.com consulted experts to interpret the highly anticipated data.
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- 23.Understanding UFOs: What has to happen in 2025 to move the UAP story forward?(space.com)
Space.com asks what developments would move the UAP story forward in 2025 and whether the field has reached a dead end. The piece also asks whether the coming year could bring full disclosure.
- 24.Planes, drones or UFOs: What are people seeing in the New Jersey sky?(space.com)
Recent sightings of unidentified aircraft in New Jersey and other states have prompted unanswered questions and fueled conspiracy theories. The article asks whether the observed objects are planes, drones, or UFOs.
- 25.Pentagon UFO office testifies to US Senate today. Watch it live here (video)(space.com)
AARO is scheduled to testify before the US Senate on Tuesday, Nov. 19, about its latest report. The testimony is set to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET.
- 26.Pentagon UFO office developing 'Gremlin' sensors to help identify anomalies in orbit(space.com)
The Pentagon's UFO office, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, is reportedly developing sensor kits to collect real-time data on unidentified objects in the sky or in space. The excerpt does not describe the sensors' specifications or deployment status.
- 27.The US government is holding a historic UFO hearing today. Here's how to watch(space.com)
The US House of Representatives held a UAP hearing, with several witnesses giving accounts of unidentified anomalous phenomena to assess government transparency. The excerpt is a viewing guide and does not report testimony content.
- 28.UFOs will remain mysterious without better data, NASA study team says(space.com)
NASA's UAP study team stated during an opening meeting that the main obstacle to understanding unidentified phenomena is a lack of data. The remark was made at the start of a public session of the agency's independent study group.
- 29.'Cosmic' and 'phantom' UFOs are all over Ukraine's skies, government report claims(space.com)
A new government report from Ukraine claims dozens of objects described as phantom and cosmic UFOs have been detected over the country. The excerpt does not give the report's date, the detection method, or the specific nature of the objects. Claims of this kind require verification of the source data and of how the objects were identified.
- 30.These Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades. So why are people talking about them now?(space.com)
Much of the UFO imagery released by the Pentagon last week was new, but Apollo-era images showing unusual objects on and around the Moon have been public for decades. Space.com asks why they are drawing renewed attention now.
📂 Release 01 - 31.Could these mysterious flashes of light in 1950s photos be UFOs? Some researchers think so(space.com)
Space.com reports that some researchers suggest flashes of light in 1950s sky survey photographs could be UFOs attracted by nuclear tests. The article notes that mundane explanations should be examined first.
- 32.25 biggest space conspiracy theories: Debunked(space.com)
Space.com presents debunks of some of the most common and enduring space conspiracy theories. The article covers 25 such claims.
- 33.The US Congress is holding UFO hearings today. What might we learn?(space.com)
Public calls for the US government to disclose information about possible alien visitation have grown, and a Congressional UFO hearing was taking place that day. The article asks whether the public is prepared for such a disclosure. The excerpt contains no testimony or findings.
- 34.UFOs worth investigating despite lack of 'real evidence,' former astronaut Scott Kelly says(space.com)
Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly told Space.com that UFOs are worth investigating despite a lack of real evidence. He said air and space environments are prone to optical illusions that can lead to unidentified anomalous phenomena reports.
- 35.NASA's UFO task force meets today. You can watch it online with this free livestream(space.com)
NASA scheduled a public meeting of its independent study group on unidentified anomalous phenomena for Wednesday, May 31, and published details on how to watch it live. The item is a logistical announcement with no new findings.
- 36.New UFO docuseries seeks to shed light on flying saucer folklore(space.com)
A new National Geographic docuseries by investigative journalist Leslie Kean is set to examine the modern UFO phenomenon and the history of flying saucer folklore. The excerpt provides no detail on episodes or evidence presented.
- 37.UFOs 101: Hype, uproar, disinformation and mystery: 'Here we are again.'(space.com)
A Space.com explainer traces the history of UFO reporting and asks when the current wave of headlines began and how the topic reached its present state. The excerpt is too brief to support specific claims about events or sources.
- 38.2023: The year UFOs descended on Washington, DC (but not like you'd expect)(space.com)
A retrospective article reviews 2023 as a year in which UFO-related news centered on Washington, D.C. The excerpt suggests the events were not what readers might expect, but gives no details.
- 39.How to talk to your kids about aliens: 'Is There Anybody Out There?'(space.com)
Space.com interviewed author Laura Krantz about her book Is There Anybody Out There?, which examines the search for life and UFOs from a scientific perspective. The article focuses on explaining these topics to children.
- 40.'I get the UFO question?' New Jersey's Chris Christie promises honesty on aliens in 1st Republican presidential debate(space.com)
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie was asked about UFOs during the first Republican presidential primary debate on August 23, 2023, and said he would be honest on the topic. The excerpt contains no detail of his specific answer beyond the promise of honesty.
- 41.UFO-shaped clouds invade skies over Keck Observatory in Hawaii (photos)(space.com)
Lenticular clouds formed over the W. M. Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea in Hawaii on March 8 and resembled classic flying saucer shapes. Photos of the clouds circulated online. Lenticular clouds are a known meteorological phenomenon.
- 42.Steven Spielberg finally reveals 1st trailer for new UFO film 'Disclosure Day', and now we're terrified(space.com)
Universal Pictures released the first trailer for Steven Spielberg's upcoming alien invasion film Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor, slated for next summer. The item concerns a fictional film and contains no evidence about real UAP events.
- 43.AI-dubbed Swedish sci-fi movie 'Watch the Skies' came about after the director had coffee and tarts with a local UFO chaser group (interview)(space.com)
Space.com publishes an interview with Swedish filmmaker Victor Danell about the AI-dubbed sci-fi movie Watch the Skies, which he says was inspired partly by meeting a local UFO enthusiast group. The piece discusses Spielberg's influence and nostalgia and is a film promotion interview.
- 44.NYT bestselling author Daniel Wilson's next book is 'Hole in the Sky,' an alien first contact story on a Cherokee reservation, and it's already been picked up by Netflix (interview)(space.com)
Space.com reports that author Daniel Wilson's next novel, Hole in the Sky, is a first-contact story set on a Cherokee reservation and has been picked up by Netflix. The item concerns fiction and does not involve real UAP reports.
- 45.New alien abduction film 'Watch the Skies' is giving us Swedish Spielberg vibes (video)(space.com)
A video preview has been released for 'Watch the Skies', an alien abduction thriller scheduled for theaters on May 9. The article describes the film's style as resembling Steven Spielberg's Swedish-influenced work.
- 46.Fire in the sky: Chasing the annular solar eclipse 2023 on the Extraterrestrial Highway(space.com)
An article describes chasing the annular solar eclipse of October 14, 2023 in the Nevada desert along the Extraterrestrial Highway. The region is known for unusual sky sightings, but the excerpt concerns a scheduled astronomical event.
- 47.What is the difference between science and pseudoscience?(space.com)
A general explainer defines pseudoscience as a practice that appears scientific on the surface but fails closer examination. It does not address UAP claims directly in the excerpt.
- 48.Unidentified aerial annoyance: Full disclosure or dubious UFO nonsense?(space.com)
An opinion piece argues that debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena will continue in the coming year, with a mix of discussion and disbelief. The excerpt is general and contains no specific events or evidence.
- 49.Teenage drama is interrupted by extraterrestrial phenomena in this exclusive clip for 'Watch the Skies' (video)(space.com)
Space.com presents an exclusive clip from the Swedish film Watch the Skies showing a teenage drama disrupted by electromagnetic phenomena. The item is a film preview with no real-world UAP content.
- 50.The Greyhill Incident offers the most boring UFO invasion yet(space.com)
A review describes The Greyhill Incident, an indie space horror game, as dull, citing a meandering plot, poor graphics, and unremarkable aliens.
