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RELEASE 01 / NASA-UAP-VM002

PHOTO

NASA-UAP-VM002, Apollo 12, 1969

File ID
NASA-UAP-VM002
Agency
NASA
Release
Release 01, 8 May 2026
Event date
1969 (read as 1969; precision: year)
Location
Moon
Type
IMAGE
Redactions
None flagged
Provenance
PHOTO

The official record

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Official summary, as published

This archival photograph depicts the lunar surface as viewed from the landing site of Apollo 12. This image features two highlighted areas of interest, labeled “Area 1” and “Area 2,” 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.

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