Year File · 2008 23 cases on file
Year File

2008 · paranormal events

23 catalogued cases recorded in 2008.

Featured · 2008

Source document: PURSUE doc 193
UFO 2008

2008 UAP Sighting — AARO Records

Unknown location

LTG Maples, Director of DIA, was briefed by Senator Reid regarding a congressional add of $10M in startup funds for a proposed research effort. This effort aimed to research advanced aerospace threats and technologies.

Artistic depiction of Stephenville Lights — silver flying saucer with porthole windows
UFO 2008

Stephenville Lights

Stephenville, Texas

Dozens of witnesses including pilots, police, and businesspeople saw a massive UFO over rural Texas. It was chased by military jets. Radar data confirmed an unknown object heading toward President Bush's ranch.

Artistic depiction of Stephenville Texas Lights — classic chrome flying saucer
UFO 2008

Stephenville Texas Lights

Stephenville, Texas, USA

A pilot and dozens of witnesses reported a silent mile-long craft with brilliant lights over rural Texas. Military initially denied then admitted F-16s were in the area pursuing something.

Artistic depiction of Stephenville Texas UFO — dark saucer with transparent dome cockpit
UFO 2008

Stephenville Texas UFO

Stephenville, Texas, USA

Dozens of residents including a pilot and constable witnessed a massive UFO over Stephenville. Radar data later obtained through FOIA confirmed an unknown object headed toward President Bush's ranch.

Domed silver saucer through maple leaves against pale sky
UFO 2008

Stephenville Texas UFO Sighting

Stephenville, Texas, USA

Dozens of witnesses in rural Texas reported a massive silent craft, some estimating it a mile long. Fighter jets were seen pursuing the object, though the Air Force initially denied any aircraft were in the area.

Artistic depiction of Stephenville Texas UFO Sightings — chrome flying saucer with ringed underside
UFO 2008

Stephenville Texas UFO Sightings

Stephenville, Texas, USA

In January 2008, dozens of witnesses in Stephenville, Texas observed massive UFOs - one described as a mile long and half a mile wide - moving silently across the sky, some chased by military jets. Radar data later confirmed unknown objects in the area. The sightings generated national attention in a town not looking for it.