# US government UAP data releases

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-government-uap-data-releases
> Updated: 2026-09-12T22:06:22.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The United States Department of Defense has released new documentation regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), providing public access to videos, photos, and reports through the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE).

These files include historical records dating back to the 1940s and recent sightings near military operations, such as ‘Tic Tac’ objects observed by the Navy. While some imagery may be attributed to cosmic rays or visual artifacts, many cases remain unresolved. In response to these phenomena, Harvard University’s Galileo Project, led by Professor Avi Loeb, is planning the ‘Orb Imager Observatory’ to study luminous, meter-sized objects. 

Despite these releases, critics argue that the information is incomplete and suggest that significant data may still be classified within the CIA, private defense contractors, and federally funded laboratories.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: US Department of Defense releases new UAP documents

The US Department of Defense released new UAP documents containing unexplained sightings, though critics claim significant data remains classified with the CIA and private contractors.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-department-of-defense-releases-new-uap-documents

### 2026-09-10: Pentagon releases UAP files as Harvard plans orb observatory

The Pentagon has released declassified UAP files to the public, while Harvard’s Galileo Project announces a new observatory to study mysterious luminous ‘orbs’ identified in recent reports.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pentagon-releases-uap-files-as-harvard-plans-orb-observatory

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