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NASA-UAP-D031, STS-80 Unidentified Object Image 2, 1996

During STS-80, between November 19 and December 7, 1996, astronauts aboard Space Shuttle Columbia captured a series of three images of an unidentified object in low-Earth orbit. In the second photograph, the object is visible near the center of the frame, to the right of the limb of the Earth. It appears to have rotated or tumbled about its major axis, which is consistent with the behavior of a free-floating object.

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Agency
NASA
Incident date
Jan 1, 1996
Release date
Jul 10, 2026
Location
Low-Earth Orbit
Media type
Image
Coordinates
Unknown
Confidence
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Official source
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NASA-UAP-D030, STS-80 Unidentified Object Image 1, 1996

During STS-80, between November 19 and December 7, 1996, astronauts aboard Space Shuttle Columbia captured a series of three images of an unidentified object in low-Earth orbit. In the first photograph, the object is visible near the center of the frame, to the right of the limb of the Earth.

Incident: Jan 1, 1996
Released: Jul 10, 2026
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NASA-UAP-D032, STS-80 Unidentified Object Image 3, 1996

During STS-80, between November 19 and December 7, 1996, astronauts aboard Space Shuttle Columbia captured a series of three images of an unidentified object in low-Earth orbit. In the third photograph, the object is visible near the center of the frame, superimposed against the Earth. It appears to have continued along a trajectory passing between Columbia and the Earth.

Incident: Jan 1, 1996
Released: Jul 10, 2026
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NASA-UAP-VM001, Apollo 12, 1969

This archival photograph depicts the lunar surface as viewed from the landing site of Apollo 12. This image features a highlighted area of interest slightly to the right of the vertical axis of the frame, above the horizon, in which unidentified phenomena are visible. This image has been modified from its original state to assist viewers in identifying specific areas of interest. These highlights are provided for contextual purposes only. Such alterations do not constitute an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the nature or significance of the subject matter.

Incident: Jan 1, 1969
Released: May 8, 2026
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