Declassified Apollo mission UFO files challenge long-running Moon landing conspiracy theories
Newly declassified government files Detailing “UFO” sightings during NASA’s Apollo missions debunks long-standing conspiracy theories that the Moon landing was staged.
Conspiracy theories have persisted for decades, claiming that NASA faked the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969, and subsequent missions to win the Space Race, and that the events were often filmed in a studio.
But the newly released files provide additional context and previously unreleased material from the missions, including astronaut transcripts and archival footage.
In the documents, astronauts describe observing flashes of light, drifting particles and distant objects during the trip to and from the Moon.
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In Apollo 17 transcripts, crew members reported seeing “very bright particles or fragments” near the spacecraft and discussed possible explanations, including ice, paint, or components from the ship. Saturn V rocket.
Observations were recorded alongside routine communications with Mission Control, including navigation updates, system checks, and maneuver planning.
The Apollo 11 spacecraft orbited the moon during NASA’s 1969 mission, marking a major milestone in space exploration.
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Apollo 12 transcripts contain similar accounts in which the astronauts describe “particles of light” and discuss the possibility that they observed debris that was later illuminated by onboard equipment.
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In another Apollo 17 exchange, an astronaut reported seeing a brief flash on the lunar surface near the Grimaldi crater. Mission Control asked the crew to identify the location on a map.
Authorities said the statements reflected observations made at the time and did not include conclusions about the incident. nature of phenomena.
NASA is shifting its focus to building a permanent moon base as part of its lunar exploration program.
The documents are part of a broader federal effort release records on the unidentified abnormal phenomena. Additional materials are expected to be released on an ongoing basis.
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More UAP files are available at: war.gov/ufo
Peter Doocy of Fox News and Robert McGreevy of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
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