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Get ready for the next Pentagon file drop with our essential UFO reading list
By Harry Bennett published
With the next tranche of declassified files from the Pentagon expected any day now, dive deeper into the UFO phenomenon with these 15 books covering its history, impact and possible explanations.

The UFO files: What did we learn from the Pentagon's 1st big release?
By Leonard David published
On May 8, the Pentagon released its first tranche of "UFO files." Space.com reached out to experts to make sense of this highly anticipated data drop.

These Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades. So why are people talking about them now?
By Mike Wall published
Much of the UFO imagery that the Pentagon released last week was new, but we've known for decades about the odd things that the Apollo astronauts saw on and around the moon.

What should you do if you meet an alien? Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a scientific perspective in 'Take Me To Your Leader' (interview)
By Jeff Spry published
In a world easily startled by sensationalism, Tyson offers a cool, gentle voice of reason amid the unchecked fascination with alien visitation.

Pentagon unveils trove of declassfied 'UFO' videos. How to see them all, from 'a football-shaped body' to 'a misshapen and uneven ball of white light'
By Mike Wall published
The Pentagon released a new tranche of UFO files on Friday (May 8). Among the documents are nearly 30 videos, which feature a range of intriguing objects.

Disclosure day: If ET made contact, how would we handle the news?
By Leonard David published
How would people react if an alien civilization actually made contact with us? Space.com talked to experts, who shared a variety of opinions about a possible real-life "disclosure day."

Trump says US government will declassify its UFO files. Will we actually learn anything this time, or is this a distraction?
By Brett Tingley published
President Donald Trump has issued a statement that he will instruct the federal government to begin releasing all of its files related to UFOs.

We didn't find answers in 2025, but UFO researchers say the search continues
By Leonard David published
"Science doesn't always go as planned. In any case, there's a lot of work to be done."

Why is humanity obsessed with aliens? Q&A with 'First Contact' author Becky Ferreira
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The new science book "First Contact" is a vivid, humorous and deeply informed exploration of the many ways humanity has imagined, and actively searched for, life beyond Earth.

UAP witnesses criticize Pentagon UFO office in Congressional hearing for 'using science and coming up with answers'
By Leonard David published
Witnesses and whistleblowers testified that the U.S. government knows more than it is letting on about encounters with UAP during a U.S. congressional hearing on Sept. 9.
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