Three ‘unusual’ things Buzz Aldrin experienced during moon walking mission revealed in UFO docs

WorldSpace
9 May 2026 • 12:55 AM MYT
The Independent
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Three ‘unusual’ things Buzz Aldrin experienced during moon walking mission revealed in UFO docs

  • Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, described three strange sightings during his mission, according to recently released Defense Department UFO files.
  • Aldrin reported observing a “sizeable dimension” object near the moon, “little flashes” inside the cabin, and a “fairly bright light source” he tentatively ascribed to a possible laser.
  • The Defense Department released the FBI’s case file on UFOs and flying discs, documenting reports between 1947 and 1968.
  • The file includes numerous reports from individuals claiming knowledge about UFOs or extraterrestrials.
  • Among the reports are a woman claiming to have information on 'beings from outer space' and inquiries about a “captured saucer occupant.”

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