During the second orbit of Gemini 7 around Earth in 1965, astronaut Frank Borman noted a “bogey” at 10 o’clock high while positioned over the Caribbean Sea. This event became a part of NASA’s archive of space anomalies. Recently, the administration of President Donald Trump made UFO files public, demonstrating ongoing governmental curiosity. The documents, made available on May 8, contain information from NASA, the FBI, and various intelligence agencies, concentrating on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). Additional files will be accessible on a new governmental website. As specially trained observers, astronauts hold a distinctive position in the realm of UFO folklore. Their accounts of unusual lights or objects often continue to be reported, even when subsequently attributed to equipment malfunctions or natural events. The recently released records do not validate the existence of extraterrestrial life, and numerous cases remain unsettled due to a lack of adequate information. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman lauded the initiative for transparency, highlighting exploration and knowledge as fundamental to NASA’s mission.

NASA astronauts have recounted strange observations during lunar missions and on the first U.S. space station, as underscored in the documents. The records feature transcripts, debriefings, audio recordings, and photographs from missions ranging from Gemini 7 in 1965 to Skylab in the 1970s.

While on Gemini 7, Borman noted a “bogey,” and he and Jim Lovell reported seeing particles close to their spacecraft. Lovell additionally observed a brilliant object in space. Notes categorized the incident as a “UFO sighting by Borman.”

Apollo 11 astronauts noted peculiar sights during their moon landing mission in 1969. Buzz Aldrin observed a substantial object and flashes of illumination, pondering whether it was part of the Saturn V rocket. He also mentioned a bright light that was later recognized as a laser during their return to Earth.

Astronauts from Apollo 12 reported mysterious observations in 1969. Alan Bean noticed particles and flashes of light in space, while Pete Conrad described glowing debris outside the lunar module. Photographs captured during the mission reveal “areas of interest” above the lunar horizon.

In 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts provided detailed testimonies. Ronald Evans witnessed bright particles, Harrison Schmitt likened the scene to “the Fourth of July,” and Eugene Cernan reported seeing intense flashing lights. Schmitt also noticed a flash on the lunar surface. An image from Apollo 17 showcases three unidentified dots in a triangular formation, prompting further investigation.

Skylab astronauts recorded unexplainable sightings in 1973 and 1974. Crews frequently observed light flashes and tracked a luminous reddish object. Another team reported seeing flashing lights outside Skylab, speculating it might be debris or satellites.