Key facts
- The Trump administration released new UAP files and videos.
- The release fulfills a promise to publicize UAP-related documents.
- Bipartisan lawmakers had urged President Trump to release the materials.
- New files include Apollo 12 astronauts describing 'streaks of light'.
- A military pilot reported seeing 'orange orbs' near his helicopter.
The US government has a history of investigating unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP), often referred to as UFOs. Recent years have seen increased public and congressional interest, leading to declassification efforts and the establishment of dedicated Pentagon offices to study these events. This ongoing effort aims to provide transparency and gather intelligence on phenomena that defy conventional explanation, though definitive conclusions about extraterrestrial origins remain elusive.