U.S. government UFO report released — many cases remain unexplained

While there is no clear indication that they're extra-terrestrial, 18 of the objects appear to have propulsion systems or technology that cannot be explained.

• Jun 25, 2021

U.S. finds no evidence UFOs were alien spacecraft

A long-awaited government report on UFOs found no evidence that the objects came from outer space. But the objects remain unidentified. David Martin has the details.

• Jun 4, 2021
• 01:45

Government report unable to explain source of many UFOs

The government is expected to release its report on unidentified aerial phenomena this month.

• Jun 4, 2021

Evolution of UFOs: From fringe to federal probe

The Director of National Intelligence is collecting data across several federal agencies to release a report on what officials call "unidentified aerial phenomena." Politico senior national correspondent Bryan Bender joins CBSN's Lana Zak to share his reporting on how UFOs became a national security concern and former Senator Harry Reid's role in bringing the subject to Capitol Hill.

• May 30, 2021
• 08:39

ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes

Police using facial recognition amidst claims of wrongful arrests; Navy pilots describe encounters with UFOs; And, Rafael Nadal offers 60 Minutes a glimpse into his life.

• May 17, 2021

Navy pilots discuss 2004 encounter with UAP

Cmdr. Dave Fravor and Lt. Cmdr. Alex Dietrich were training with the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group when a UAP encounter occurred over the Pacific Ocean.

• May 16, 2021

UFOs regularly spotted in restricted U.S. airspace

Bill Whitaker reports on the regular sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP, that have spurred a report due to Congress next month.

• May 16, 2021

UFOs and the possibility of alien origin

Our fascination with aliens has also led us to speculate about unidentified flying objects – unexplained airborne phenomena – that might be of extraterrestrial origin. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how, as the scientific community continues to question the legitimacy of possible alien visitations, the government's attention toward UFOs has become more serious.

• May 16, 2021
• 08:32

Fmr. Navy pilot calls UFOs a security risk

Next month, a government report is expected to be made public on sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, better known as UFOs. Sunday on 60 Minutes, Bill Whitaker reports on the sightings.

• May 14, 2021
• 01:23

Former Navy pilot says he regularly detected UFOs, calls them security risk

Next month, a government report is expected to be made public on sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, better known as UFOs. Sunday on 60 Minutes, Bill Whitaker reports on the sightings.

• May 14, 2021

UFO program

In early December, a report revealed that the Department of Defense spent 5 years and $22 million researching and documenting what it calls "unidentified aerial phenomena." Richard Dolan, UFO researcher and historian, joins CBSN to provide some insight into the government's "Advanced Aersospace Threat Identification Program."

• Dec 28, 2017
• 05:10

Secret UFO program

Earlier this week, the New York Times and Politico revealed the existence of a secret government program to investigate UFO sightings. It was especially focused on encounters by members of the military. The program began in 2007 and ended five years later. Its former head, Luis Elizondo, is convinced that something compelling is out there. Time science editor Jeffrey Kluger joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the real focus of the Pentagon program and why it probably didn't actually end in 2012.

• Dec 23, 2017
• 04:56

UFOs

The White House press briefing took an other-worldly turn on Tuesday when a reporter asked about reports of a secret Pentagon program that researched UFOs -- and if President Trump believes in the existence of UFOs.

• Dec 19, 2017
• 00:31

UFO encounters

A CBS News poll this year found most Americans believe there is intelligent life on other planets. But have aliens visited Earth? Tony Dokoupil reports on a secretive Pentagon program dedicated to UFOs.

• Dec 18, 2017
• 02:05

Pentagon UFO program

The Department of Defense has released previously classified footage and information about how the Pentagon would investigate unidentified flying objects. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil reports on the program, which ended in 2012, and joins CBSN to discuss.

• Dec 18, 2017
• 05:29

Pentagon inspector general to audit department's actions on UFOs

In April, the Defense Department confirmed the authenticity of different Navy videos showing objects described as a "sphere," "acorn," "pyramid" and "metallic blimp."

• May 5, 2021

What is the "UFO Highway?"

Flying saucers and visits from extraterrestrials have long been a source of fascination in American culture. There are many who believe aliens and their ability to visit Earth are a fact, and some are willing to go to great lengths to prove it. That's the subject of author Ben Mezrich's new book, "The 37th Parallel," which tells the story of one man's 30-year quest to prove aliens are real. Mezrich joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the book and the so-called "UFO Highway."

• Sep 10, 2016
• 03:52

World UFO Day highlights week

Lee Cowan looks at some notable events of the week ahead, including the 36th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Salt Lake City, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall in Washington, the start of RIMPAC 2016 and World UFO Day.

• Jun 26, 2016
• 01:19

Pentagon confirms authenticity of videos showing UFOs

Websites documenting sightings of UFO sightings showed photos and video of unidentified flying objects confirmed to have been captured on camera by Navy personnel.

• Apr 17, 2021

UFOs and aliens have always fascinated people, but a new project announced this week by famed physicist Stephen Hawking, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Russian billionaire Yuri Milner takes the search for intelligent life in the universe a step further

UFOs and aliens have always fascinated people, but a new project announced this week by famed physicist Stephen Hawking, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Russian billionaire Yuri Milner takes space exploration and the search for intelligent life in the universe a step further. Jeffrey Kluger, Time magazine’s editor-at-large, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the implications of the venture.

• Apr 16, 2016
• 04:40

U.S. Strategic Command confirmed to CBS News that it was debris from a Russian rocket re-entering the atmosphere

Witnesses took to social media to speculate about the object, which could be seen from Southern California to Las Vegas. U.S. Strategic Command confirmed to CBS News that it was debris from a Russian rocket re-entering the atmosphere.

• Dec 23, 2015
• 00:27

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• Nov 8, 2015
• 00:32

A UFO, dubbed 'WTF," is expected to crash into the Indian Ocean in November

A UFO, dubbed 'WTF," is expected to crash into the Indian Ocean in November. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood explains.

• Oct 27, 2015
• 05:30

Pilot spots mysterious object over New Mexico

An American Airlines pilot reported seeing something mysterious during a flight from Cincinnati to Phoenix on Sunday. American Airlines confirmed the radio transmission from Flight 2292, which was over northeastern New Mexico when the pilot reported the UFO. The airline said the FBI would answer any additional questions, but the bureau has not released any information about the report.

• Feb 24, 2021
• 01:27

Pilot reports "long, cylindrical object" zoom by flight

The FBI said it's aware of the incident, and the Pentagon said the military wasn't conducting any tests in the area that day.

• Feb 26, 2021

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