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What did NASA capture? Chief says mysterious UFO images remain unexplained

NASA has remarked it has no evidence to suggest that UFOs are extraterrestrial in origin

Published July 10, 2026
What did NASA capture? Chief says mysterious UFO images remain unexplained
What did NASA capture? Chief says mysterious UFO images remain unexplained

NASA head Jared Isaacman recently confirmed that the space agency possesses high-quality images of unidentified objects that could be classified as UFOs.

Isaacman stopped short of saying the images were proof of extraterrestrial life but expressed confidence that at some point, humans will discover other lifeforms beyond planet Earth.

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In conversation with host Jack Gordan in a June 30 episode, he said: “ We have captured imagery — and this is what President Trump is very forward-leaning about — that, based on the data that we have within that imagery, we don't know what it is.”

“ I think there is a very real possibility we’re going to arrive at a conclusion in our lifetime that perhaps there is life everywhere out there and that it's not as infrequent as it could possibly be, " he continued.”

NASA has previously rejected having any evidence to suggest that UFOs are alien.

According to a 2023 report by a scientific panel and experts summoned by NASA stated that more data is needed to better understand phenomena that defy explanation.

On social platform X, science enthusiasts have been sharing their intriguing thoughts with one writing, “ "Unidentified" doesn't automatically mean "extraterrestrial."

Second said: “ An intriguing discussion, but extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”

Isaacman noted that while NASA has publicly available images displaying something unknown, it remains to be seen of crashed alien bodies or recovered spacecraft.

Additionally, he teased that NASA already has evidence of life on Mars, a mere 250 million miles away.

Ruqia Shahid
Ruqia Shahid is a reporter specialising in science, focusing on discoveries, research developments, and technological advancements. She translates complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging stories, helping readers understand the latest innovations and their real-world impact through accurate, accessible, and insight-driven reporting.