The Roswell UFO incident refers to an event that occurred in July 1947 near Roswell, New Mexico. Initially, the U.S. military reported that a "flying disc" had been recovered, but this was quickly retracted, stating it was a weather balloon. This change in narrative sparked widespread speculation and conspiracy theories about extraterrestrial life. In the following decades, the incident became a significant part of UFO lore, leading to numerous investigations and documentaries. Many believe that the military covered up the recovery of an alien spacecraft, while others argue it was simply a case of miscommunication and misunderstanding regarding military operations.