The U.S. Department of Defense announced Friday the release of a second batch of government documents on UFOs. These files document historical encounters with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, technically known as UAP. The graphic and written material had remained classified as secret by the State. Therefore, this decision represents a new step in the declassification of high national security information.
The new series consists of seven exclusive files in text, video and audio formats from various eras. Likewise, this release is preceded by a massive disclosure that occurred on May 8. On that occasion, authorities released 162 records focused on sightings and possible encounters with extraterrestrial life. In this way, the constant flow of official data fuels debate about the mysteries of outer space.
The documents range from testimonies of space exploration missions to reports from intelligence agencies during the Cold War. According to authorities, the main objective is to ensure access to the nation’s historical information. Nevertheless, the massive disclosure of these incidents generates intense debate about the true motives of the White House. Public interest in these phenomena remains at its highest recorded levels.
What Do the Secret Files Reveal About the Astronauts of Apollo 12?
Among the declassified materials released today is a highly detailed medical interview with three renowned American astronauts. Pilots Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean crewed the historic Apollo 12 mission in November 1969. This voyage represented the second time humans successfully landed on the moon. During their journey, the three experienced visual anomalies that were recorded in health reports.
The astronauts observed strange flashes of light and luminous trails in the space environment. According to their testimonies, these experiences occurred in the absolute darkness of the cabin while they were trying to fall asleep. However, NASA ultimately determined that the reported phenomena had a biological explanation. The space agency concluded that the crew’s vision was temporarily affected by exposure to powerful cosmic rays.
| Historic Mission or Facility | Year of Incident | Type of Phenomenon Reported | Official Explanation Provided |
| Apollo 12 Space Mission | 1969 | Flashes of light and luminous trails | Biological exposure to cosmic rays |
| CIA Intelligence in the USSR | 1973 | Bright green aerial object with circles | Dissipation with unidentified origin |
| Sandia Military Base | 1948 – 1950 | 209 sightings of orbs and discs | Maneuvers of Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) |
On the other hand, the declassified files reveal how agencies monitored global airspace. The medical reports demonstrate that each unusual perception was investigated with scientific rigor to rule out equipment malfunctions.
