OVNI and the Brazilian military registry of 1989

Summary

In 1989, Brazil's Ministry of Civil Aviation made a historic decision by establishing an official and confidential registry to investigate sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). This document, part of the Secret Bulletin of the Air Force High Command, outlines how these phenomena would be systematically handled, including the collection of testimonies, technical data, and the classification of each report according to its level of reliability. The goal was to maintain a scientific approach and avoid speculation or ridicule, without ignoring evidence that did not fit within known frameworks of physics or human technology.

The text also mentions how responsibility for the registry would be transferred to a specialized unit, the Brazilian Aerospace Defense Command Center (NUCOMDABRA), to ensure national coordination with civil and military institutions. It also emphasized the importance of source anonymity and methodological rigor in evaluating cases. This move reflected a shift in Brazil's official stance toward UFOs, moving from silence or dismissal to a more structured and professional approach.