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733667-001-003-0040

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, insisting the object moved with him during his flight.
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733667-001-018

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains personnel statements from various Air Traffic Control Specialists at the Anchorage ARTCC regarding an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JL1628) on November 18, 1986. The flight reported encountering an unidentified aircraft with white and yellow strobe lights at the same altitude, leading to multiple radar checks and inqui…
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Satellite Flaring Paper

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the optical phenomenon of satellite flaring caused by artificial satellites, particularly the SpaceX Starlink constellation, and how these flares can be misinterpreted as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). It provides methods for observers to identify and predict satellite flares and their implications for UAP reports.
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027 Satellite Flaring Paper

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) 1 An AARO Information Paper Correlations of Starlink 1 Satellite Flaring with UAP Observations December 2024 Introduction With the advent of satellite communication mega-constellations including the SpaceX Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, Amazon Kuiper, and Chinese G60 constellations, there are currently thousands of art…
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333335833

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…t.was. observed at the 2 o'clock: position, ten’ (10): miles fa Es T-of Gamp- Haugen’ :(40°30'N = 141°30'R), The aerial object was first siznted- at WAS oe ene pilot: began a’ turn ta. apitercept his element leader who was approximately three iles: ahead, ciréling to the left. When the pilot was close enough ‘to the lead: craft’ +o identify it.as.a 7th Fight…
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733667-002-006

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document details a public inquiry into a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting over Alaska, including the FAA's response and the materials available for purchase related to the incident.
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733667-002-003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence related to the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO sighting incident reported by Captain Kenju Terauchi on November 17, 1986. It includes requests for information from various individuals and organizations seeking details about the sighting and related FAA documentation.
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733667-001-020-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an encounter involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported being followed by an unidentified object while flying over Alaska. The crew observed two lights and later described a large, globular craft that seemed to track their flight path. The FAA and military radar confirmed the presence of an object near the flight, leading to c…
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23857122-0463-187325-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 118—Part II.) 1. On 28 April 1950, at 1230 hours Item time, lst Lt. James H. Harvey was pilot- ing an F-80C aircraft approximately two (2) miles west of WAKKANAI (45° 23'N-141°41'E) at 30,000 ft, heading 360° at 300mph indicated. The pilot observed one flying object at approximately 10,0…
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ufo2

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and communications regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States during July 1947, including descriptions of objects resembling flying saucers and investigations by local authorities and the FBI.
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333335982

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
AF FORM 112—PART | APPROVED 1 4JINE 1948, COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LE 4VE BLANK) i, a TR-3-52 HH ¢- eee [Ys es. AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATIO " REPORT , CLASSIFICATION) SUBJECT», ho a ge et op y F AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) “) ave W ‘en a t } V een CY CY Ni cyy* 2 h » arr 7 7 1 } £} : ; : : ; aeebenpuied . tat. aS te ef ot . Se ; aves dhe Ne el A Nom CN of - ee…
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Physical Constraints Paper

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Physical Constraints Paper discusses the physical limitations and characteristics of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) based on known physics. It explores how UAP interactions with the atmosphere could produce observable signatures, such as optical fireballs and ionization trails, and examines the implications for detecting and interpreting UAP data.
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02 Physical Constraints Paper

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
Draft version March 1, 2023 Typeset using L A T E X default style in AASTeX631 PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS ON UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA Abraham (Avi) Loeb 1 and Sean M. Kirkpatrick 2 1 Head of the Galileo Project, Astronomy Department, Harvard University 60 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA 2 All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office 1010 Defense Pentagon Wash…
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t 1127712 20060476F 001 001 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the Roswell incident of 1947, where materials allegedly of extraterrestrial origin were recovered by the U.S. military. It includes correspondence regarding the Roswell Declaration, which calls for transparency from the U.S. government about UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. The document also references various declarations from…
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Scanned: Case Number 243544 — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
· FOIA Number: 2006-0476-F FOIA MARKF:R This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Llbrary Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Records Management - SUBJECT FILE Series/Staff Member: Subseries: OAIID Number: 14087 Scan ID: 243544 Document Num…
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23857122-0463-187325-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…e-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report om AF Form 119—Part IL) 7 .d.. On 28 April 1950, at 1230 hours Item time, lst Et. was pilot- : ing an ¥-80C aircraft approximately two (2) miles west of MAKKANAI (45° 23*N-142°%1'R) © at 30,000 ft, heading 360° at 300mph indicated. The pilot observed one flying object — as approximatel…
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333335972

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…inal one-sentence paragraph. List inclos | Unidentified Object was sighted by: let Lt. Donald F. Chaplin, A0-756488 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Pilot of F-94 Type Aircraft) 2nd Lt, William W. Hints, A0-1850740 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Radar Observer of F-94 Type Aircraft) | a. One Streak of light, ball shape, size unknow: h…
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UAP D001 Congress WhiteHouse UFO Correspondence 1998

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence between U.S. Congress members and NASA regarding inquiries about UFOs and Mars photographs. It includes letters from Senator Olympia Snowe and Senator Charles Grassley, addressing public concerns about UFO sightings and the authenticity of NASA's Mars images.
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733667-002-008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various requests for information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The FAA offered a mail-order package with detailed information about the incident, including tapes, drawings, and radar data.
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Project Blue Book Special Report No 14

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Project Blue Book Special Report No. 14 analyzes reports of unidentified aerial objects (UAPs) received by the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1952. The report concludes that while many sightings remain unexplained, the majority can be attributed to known phenomena, and the likelihood of UAPs representing advanced technology is low.