The Trump administration has released a new batch of declassified UFO files, including 46 previously classified videos and audio recordings from the Apollo 12 mission. The documents, published on the Department of War website, feature accounts of mysterious phenomena observed by astronauts and military personnel.
Core Developments
The latest release includes audio from a 1969 medical debrief of Apollo 12 astronauts Pete Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean, who reported seeing flashes and streaks of light while in space. NASA later concluded these were internal visual effects rather than external sources. The files also contain videos from the U.S. Coast Guard and military platforms showing unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) with unexplained movements.
Supporting Details
The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has investigated these incidents but found no evidence of extraterrestrial technology. However, many cases remain unresolved. Among the newly released materials are reports of glowing orbs near military helicopters, fireballs over New Mexico, and objects tracked by fighter jets. One video shows a sphere flying over a population center before ascending into the sky.
Context and Implications
The Trump administration has emphasized transparency in UAP investigations, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stating the government is committed to releasing classified information. The Pentagon has now declassified over 200 UAP-related files, including videos of Tic Tac-shaped objects, submerged objects, and fast-moving UAPs near military aircraft. The release follows earlier disclosures in May, which included 162 State Department cables and NASA flight transcripts.
Key Findings
- Apollo 12 astronauts reported unexplained lights, later attributed to internal visual effects.
- New videos show UAPs with unexplained flight patterns, including rapid acceleration and formation flying.
- The Pentagon has not found evidence of extraterrestrial technology but acknowledges unresolved cases.
- The Trump administration has declassified over 200 UAP-related files, including military and NASA documents.