FBI Photo B016

FBI Photo B016 is a PDF document released May 8, 2026, under the PURSUE Release 01 program. It consists of a single still image captured by a U.S. military system in late 2025 over the western United States, submitted by the FBI to AARO. The monochrome image shows two dark, irregular-shaped objects positioned just right of center in the upper right quadrant, with a central crosshair overlay. The operator could not positively identify the objects. The image timestamp reads 12/31/99 18:20:41, which the record notes is incorrect due to the system clock not being properly set.

The document is notable for what it lacks: no accompanying mission report was provided, and the original imagery was redacted before submission to AARO, limiting independent analysis. The incorrect timestamp further complicates any timeline reconstruction. The record establishes a chain of custody from a military imaging system through the FBI to AARO, but the absence of contextual documentation leaves the objects uncharacterized and the circumstances of collection unclear.