:alien:UFO sightings by pilots and civilians are extensive and pose a safety hazard.
:telescope:The US government closed its formal study of UFOs in 1969, but civilian researchers continue to document sightings.
:newspaper:The mainstream media has largely ignored the subject of UFOs, contributing to the perception that it is a fringe topic.
:earth_americas:Reports of UFO sightings come from all over the world, reinforcing the global nature of the phenomenon.
:man_scientist:Civilian researchers and organizations, such as NARCAP and NarCAP, play a crucial role in investigating UFO sightings.