Nevertheless, small spacecraft will need to be able to perform challenging propulsive maneuvers like achieving escape velocity, orbital capture, and other maneuvers that require significant acceleration (delta-v). The thrust required to perform these maneuvers – 8 km/s (~5 mps) of delta-v – is beyond the capability of current and commercially available propulsion technology. Moreover, low-cost commercial electric propulsion systems have limited lifetimes and typically process only about 10% of a small spacecraft’s propellant mass.

Similarly, secondary spacecraft are becoming more common thanks to rockets with excess capacity (enabling rideshare programs). Still, these are generally limited to scientific targets that align with the primary mission’s trajectory. Additionally, secondary missions typically have limited time to collect data during high-speed flybys. What is needed is an electric propulsion system that requires low power (sub-kilowatt) and has high-propellant throughout – meaning it is capable of using lots of propellant over its lifetime.

To meet this demand, engineers at NASA Glenn are taking many advanced high-power solar electric propulsion (SEP) elements developed over the past decade and are miniaturizing them. These elements were developed as part of NASA’s Moon to Mars mission architecture, with applications including the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) of the Lunar Gateway. A SEP system was also part of the design for a Deep Space Transport (DST), the vehicle that will conduct the first crewed missions to Mars by 2040. The NASA-H71M system, however, is expected to have a major impact on small spacecraft, expanding mission profiles and durations.

According to NASA, missions using the NASA-H71M system could operate for 15,000 hours and process over 30% of the small spacecraft’s initial mass in propellant. This system could increase the reach of secondary spacecraft, allowing them to deviate from the primary mission’s trajectory and explore a wider range of scientific targets. By allowing spacecraft to decelerate and make orbital insertions, this technology could increase mission durations and the amount of time they have to study objects.

It’s also beyond the needs of most commercial LEO missions, and the associated costs are generally higher than what commercial missions call for. As such, NASA continues to seek partnerships with commercial developers working on small commercial spacecraft with more ambitious mission profiles. One such partner is SpaceLogistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman that provides in-orbit satellite servicing to geosynchronous satellite operators using its proprietary Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV).

This vehicle relies on Northrop Grumman NGHT-1X Hall-effect thrusters based on the NASA-H71M design. This propulsive capability will allow the MEV to reach satellites in Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO), where it will dock with customer’s satellites, extending their lives for at least six years. Through a Space Act Agreement (SAA), Northrop Grumman is conducting long-duration wear tests (LDWT) at NASA Glenn’s Vacuum Facility 11. The first three MEP spacecraft are expected to launch in 2025 and extend the lives of three GEO communication satellites.

Further Reading: 

• NASA

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28-04-2024 om 17:16 geschreven door peter  

The Intriguing UFO Encounter of a Japanese Fighter Pilot

In the vast expanses of our skies, where the blue meets the infinite, lies a mystery that has puzzled humanity for decades: Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). Among the numerous accounts of encounters with these enigmatic phenomena, the story of Mamoru Sato, a retired Japanese fighter pilot, stands out for its compelling detail and the credibility of the witness.

Mamoru Sato, with a distinguished career spanning 34 years in the Japanese Air Defense Force, recounts a bewildering experience at Matsushima Air Base. During a routine training session, an anomaly in the clear sky caught the attention of a pilot under Sato’s command. A cigar-shaped object, defying the laws of aviation as we understand them, hovered eerily above. What makes Sato’s narrative particularly intriguing is the immediate effect the UFO had on the aircraft. The pilot struggled with the controls, a challenge unprecedented in his career, not due to a mechanical failure but seemingly caused by the proximity of the unidentified object.

The situation escalated when, upon attempting to land, the UFO reappeared, leading to a recurrence of the inexplicable loss of control, a phenomenon now witnessed by both the trainee and the instructor. This dual confirmation of the sighting under different circumstances adds a layer of depth to the encounter, suggesting a deliberate interaction, or at least an acknowledgment, from the unidentified entity.

Sato’s account contributes to a larger tapestry of UFO sightings by military personnel, a category that commands significant attention due to the expertise and reliability of the observers. These individuals, trained to identify and interact with various aircraft, lend a gravitas to their reports, pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the phenomena.

As stories like Sato’s emerge into the public domain, they fuel a growing interest in UFO sightings, transcending the confines of conspiracy theories to spark a genuine scientific curiosity. What are these objects? Where do they come from, and what is their purpose? These are the questions that haunt the minds of those who look to the skies and dare to wonder.

Mamoru Sato’s story is but a single thread in the intricate weave of UFO sightings, each account adding color and context to the ongoing investigation into the unknown. As we stand at the precipice of discovery, we are reminded that the universe is vast, and its secrets are waiting to be uncovered. The skies above are not just a frontier for our explorations but a canvas for the mysteries that dance just out of sight, inviting us to look up and wonder.

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28-04-2024 om 16:59 geschreven door peter  

Area 51 has ultra-secure 'base within a base' where dazzling secret aircraft are tested, says expert whose home was raided over website revealing 'truth' of Nevada UFO base

• Joerg Arnu has been digging into the mystery surrounding Area 51 since 1999
• He believes the Air Force is testing spy planes and drone-jamming technology
• However, these tests are being conducted at a fa

By MACKENZIE TATANANNI FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

The owner of a website compiling information about Area 51 believes the military is testing new technology at a covert 'base within a base' in the Nevada desert. 

Joerg Arnu has been running dreamlandresort.com since the early days of the Internet. The site was launched in 1999, complete with a forum for equally enthusiastic fans to trade theories about happenings at the Air Force facility.

Some of those who post on the site are former Area 51 staffers - and Arnu's home was recently raided by the Feds, convincing him that at least one user had shared the truth about what happens there. 

Area 51 has long been seen as a site where recovered alien technology is tested, with at least one former worker, Bob Lazar, saying they'd seen extraterrestrial aircraft on display. 

Skeptics say those incredible claims provide a useful distraction from the very real but extremely-secretive military aircraft that are definitely developed and tested there. 

Arnu, a self-branded 'Area 51 research veteran,' is one of roughly 50 people living in Rachel, Nevada, right on the outskirts of the military base.

And with 25 years of research under his belt, Arnu believes the real secrets are now being hidden in a new part of Area 51, which sits north of the existing runways and base buildings. 

'They have years and years and decades of experience hiding things,' Arnu told 8 News Now.

Joerg Arnu, the owner of dreamlandresort.com, believes the U.S. military is testing cutting-edge technology out in the Nevada desert

Joerg has been documenting the happenings around Area 51 since 1999  from his home in Rachel, located just on the outskirts of the base

The Air Force facility, located 120 miles outside Las Vegas, has been shrouded in a veil of mystery since its founding nearly seven decades ago

This bizarre-looking early stealth plane, named Tacit Blue, was developed in total secrecy in Area 51 in the early 1980s and only revealed in 1996, years after it had been decommissioned. It serves as a useful example of just how tightly Area 51 bosses keep their secrets to their chests 

The United States' new B-21 Stealth Raider was also likely developed at Area 51, and remained completely secret until its unveiling in 2021 

'Look at some of the exotic planes, like the Tacit Blue that was developed in total secrecy, was flown in secrecy, then all of a sudden, they put it in a museum and said, "yeah, we had this for a while".'

Arnu was referring to a bizarre duck-bill shaped Northrup jet that was an early stealth prototype, first tested at Area 51 in 1982, decommissioned in 1985 and finally unveiled 11 years later, in 1996. 

He said the fact that such a bizarre-looking plane could remain secret for so long gives a hint as to what else is kept far away from the public's eyes at Area 51's ultra-secret enclave. 

Area 51, located 120 miles outside Las Vegas, has been shrouded in a veil of secrecy since its founding in 1955, when it was established as part of the Nevada Test and Training Range complex.

Reports of 'unidentified flying objects' soon began to crop up. Those appeared to stem from testing of the U-2 aircraft, which could fly up to 50,000 feet higher than normal airliners at the time.

Since then, Area 51 has continued to serve as the testing ground for other stealth aircrafts like the F-117A, A-12 and Tacit Blue. The military's stunning new B-21 Stealth Raider was also likely developed and tested at Area 51. 

The military only acknowledged the base's existence in 2013, when a formerly classified document about the U-2 was obtained by the National Security Archive at George Washington University.

There were efforts to share more information about the facility before then. In the early 2000s, an Area 51 watchdog named Chuck Clark revealed that the military had placed sensors miles outside the base's boundaries, leading to a raid on his home.

And he wasn't the only one, as Arnu’s properties were swarmed by gun-toting counter-terrorism agents in November 2022.

He was in bed at his home in Rachel when around two dozen agents burst through the door, handcuffed him and led him outside for questioning.

But all the prying came at a price, as Arnu and his girlfriend, Linda Hellow, were targeted in an FBI raid in November 2022

According to a search warrant, Arnu was suspected to be in violation of Title 18 of the United States Code, accused of 'conspiracy' and 'photographing defense installations'

The webmaster believes cutting-edge military technology like drones and unmanned warplanes are being tested at Area 51

'The FBI wants to shut us down with unjustified raids and false accusations. Help us fight for our First Amendment Right!' reads a banner on the website

Over 100 miles away in Las Vegas, girlfriend Linda Hellow was similarly awoken by FBI agents who ordered her to come downstairs at gunpoint.

The agents seized four of Arnu’s computers, several hard drives, phones, cameras and a drone. They also swiped photos of his late parents and records containing personal information.

Arnu was handed a search warrant reviewed by DailyMail.com, which starts on page 40. The document indicates that Arnu violated Title 18 of the United States Code, accusing him of 'conspiracy' and 'photographing defense installations'.

He later learned that the raid was carried out by a joint team from the FBI and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, a counter intelligence wing that investigates terrorist groups targeting the Air Force.

Nearly two years later, Arnu is unsure whether he will face jail time. However, the government's case against him - whatever it may be - hasn't stopped him from continuing his mission.

The webmaster said he suspects military technology like drones and unmanned warplanes are being tested at Area 51.

'They are flying drones, obviously,' Arnu said. 'The Russians and Chinese work on stuff to jam our drones, we work on stuff to jam their drones. The next step is how do we make drone communications more secure.'

However, the tests are being conducted under even greater secrecy, at a 'base within a base' that is only visible to those with their own satellite.

Arnu is unsure whether he will face jail time, but the raid did not deter him from continuing to dig into the mystery surrounding Area 51

The 'Area 51 research veteran' suspects drone-jamming technology is being tested out in the desert

He says the experiments are being conducted at a highly secure 'base within in a base' north of Groom Lake that is only visible to those with their own satellite

'They have a whole empty valley just north of Groom Lake, and they have the mountain range where they can pretty much play with anything they want,' Arnu explained.

All this information and more can be found at dreamlandresort.com, which has been running ad-free since March 2019.

A flashy banner on the site encourages people to donate to a GoFundMe, reading, 'Freedom of Speech under attack: The FBI wants to shut us down with unjustified raids and false accusations. Help us fight for our First Amendment Right!'

Arnu doesn't intend to abandon his mission soon, and doesn't believe the shadowy agents testing military tech in the desert plan to stop either.

'It’s booming out there,' Arnu said. 'Area 51 is not going anywhere.'

Area 51 sits within a huge exclusion zone near Rachel. Sensors have been planted in the ground to warn security of any unauthorized visitors and anyone who crosses the perimeter - which sits many miles from the base itself - faces felony charges.  

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28-04-2024 om 01:38 geschreven door peter  

The strange black obelisk-shaped object whizzed past the window causing confusion amongst those who saw it, travelling in the opposite direction to the aeroplane the footage was shot from

By Harry Thompson - News Reporter - James Liddell

After the unusual sighting, Michelle quickly reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well as the National UFO Reporting Centre and the Enigma Labs, which collects reports of UFO sightings, to report what she had witnessed.

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• Alligators' permanently erect penises hidden inside their bodies leave boffins baffled

"The first thing I did was email the FAA to let them know what I saw," Michelle said. "Maybe it was a safety hazard, but unfortunately I haven't heard back from them, they didn't acknowledge my email."

Michelle even showed the footage to her father, a former US Navy serviceman, and he too was left scratching his head in confusion. Both dismissed thoughts that it might have been a drone because, according to Michelle, it "shouldn't've been that close to the aircraft", reports the Mirror.

The mum was left even more freaked out when she discovered another passenger had also claimed to have seen the UFO-like object. "It's a little nerve-wracking that someone else saw what I saw," she said.

UFO sleuth Ben Hansen weighed in on the show, agreeing that he too thinks the cylindrical object could be legit. "We've found no evidence that she [Reyes] faked this or hoaxed it... It's there. It's very clear, which is unusual," Hansen remarked.

This eerie sighting follows reports from plane enthusiasts who reckon they caught a UFO on film loitering above Air Force One in Los Angeles during President Joe Biden's trip on December 10, 2023. This unidentified object was described as spherical rather than cylindrical and coloured white or silver.

It was allegedly captured on camera multiple times over Los Angeles International Airport and seen by several onlookers, as reported by the Daily Mail. Some are speculating it's extraterrestrials eager for a chinwag with humans, while others reckon it's just a high-flying balloon.

Back in March, the Pentagon declared there was "no evidence" of aliens having a chinwag with Uncle Sam and suggested that supposed sightings were probably military drills. Still, they admitted their findings won't put a lid on the rampant alien chatter.

"The proliferation of television programmes, books, movies, and the vast amount of internet and social media content centred on UAP-related topics most likely has influenced the public conversation on this topic, and reinforced these beliefs within some sections of the population," the report read.

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28-04-2024 om 00:46 geschreven door peter  

Solar Sails are an enigmatic and majestic way to travel across the gulf of space. Drawing an analogy to the sail ships of the past, they are one of the most efficient ways of propelling craft in space. On Tuesday a RocketLab Electron rocket launched NASA’s new Advanced Composite Solar Sail System. It aims to test the deployment of large solar sails in low-earth orbit and on Wednesday, NASA confirmed they had successfully deployed a 9 metre sail. 

In 1886 the motor car was invented. In 1903 humans made their first powered flight. Just 58 years later, humans made their first trip into space on board a rocket. Rocket technology has changed significantly over the centuries, yes centuries. The development of the rocket started way back in the 13th Century with the Chinese and Mongolians firing rocket propelled arrows at each other. Things moved on somewhat since then and we now have solid and liquid rocket propellant, ion engines and solar sails with more technology in the wings. 

Solar sails are of particular interest because they harness the power of sun, or star light to propel probes across space. The idea isn’t knew though, Johannes Kepler (of planetary motion fame) first suggested that sunlight could be used to push spacecraft in the 17th Century in his works entitled ‘Somnium’. We had to wait until the 20h Century though before Russian scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky outlined the principle of how solar sails might actually work. Carl Sagan and other members of the Planetary Society start to propose missions using solar sails in the 70’s and 80’s but it wasn’t until 2010 that we saw the first practical solar sail vehicle, IKAROS.

 

The concept of solar sails is quite simple to understand, relying upon the pressure of sunlight. The sails are angled such that photons strike the reflective sail and bounce off it to push the spacecraft forward. It does of course take a lot of photons to accelerate a spacecraft using light but slowly, over time it is a very efficient propulsion system requiring no heavy engines or fuel tanks. This reduction of mass makes it easier for solar sails to be accelerated by sunlight but the sail sizes have been limited by the material and structure of the booms that support them. 

NASA have been working on the problem with their Next Generation Solar Sail Boom Technology. Their Advanced Composite Solar Sail System uses a CubeSat built by NanoAvionics to test a new composite boom support structure. It is made from flexible polymer and carbon fibre materials to create a stiffer, lighter alternative to existing support structure designs. 

On Wednesday 24 April, NASA confirmed that the CubeSat has reached low-Earth orbit and deployed a 9 metre sail. They are now powering up the probe and establishing ground contract. It took about 25 minutes to deploy the sail which spans 80 square metres. If the conditions are right, it may even be visible from Earth, possibly even rivalling Sirius in brightness. 

Source : 

• Solar Sail CubeSat Has Deployed from Rocket

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28-04-2024 om 00:31 geschreven door peter  

Major Marcel’s Secret Diary and the Roswell Enigma

In the vast expanse of the New Mexico desert, under the cloak of a 1947 stormy night, an event unfolded that would etch the name Roswell into the annals of extraterrestrial lore forever. This is not just a tale of unidentified flying objects or mere UFO sightings; it’s the story of Major Jesse Marcel and his secret diary, a narrative that could potentially redefine our understanding of the Roswell Incident.

Major Marcel, an intelligence officer at the Roswell Army Air Field (later renamed Walker Air Force Base), found himself at the heart of a mystery when a mysterious object crashed near the base. Initially reported as a “flying saucer” by the RAAF press officer, the story quickly changed to a mere weather balloon. Yet, the debris Marcel posed with for newspaper photos—a supposed weather balloon—didn’t align with his own account of materials “not of this world.”

Fast forward to decades later, a British investigator, Philip Mantle, and others have brought to light that Marcel might have kept a diary in coded language, detailing his true findings and observations from that fateful day. These revelations were brought into public eye through a History Channel series, “Greatest Mysteries,” featuring Marcel’s diary as a key piece of evidence. This coded journal, now in the possession of Marcel’s grandchildren, allegedly contains unknown clues and observations about the Roswell crash, suggesting that the object had extraterrestrial origins.

The story of Marcel’s secret diary invites us to question the official narratives and explore the possibilities of what truly happened in Roswell. It’s a testament to the enduring human fascination with the unknown and the lengths to which individuals and governments might go to guard their secrets.

For enthusiasts and skeptics alike, the Roswell Incident and Major Marcel’s diary serve as a beacon, guiding us through the murky waters of UFO sightings and alien encounters. As we continue to decode the past and scrutinize the skies, the saga of Roswell reminds us that the search for truth is never straightforward, and the mysteries of the universe are far from being unraveled.

This tale, rooted in the heart of UFO sightings lore, not only captivates but also challenges us to keep questioning, keep looking, and perhaps one day, uncover the truth that lies beyond our Earthly bounds. The story of Major Marcel and his secret diary isn’t just about UFOs; it’s about the pursuit of knowledge and the undeniable human desire to understand the cosmos and our place within it.

As we stand on the brink of new discoveries and cosmic revelations, let the story of Major Marcel’s diary guide us into a future where the unknown becomes known, and the mysteries of yesterday become the truths of today.

This approach, focusing on the enigma of Major Marcel’s secret diary and its implications on our understanding of the Roswell Incident, taps into the public’s perennial fascination with UFO sightings. By weaving together historical accounts, recent revelations, and the unending allure of the unknown, this article aims to capture the imagination of readers and engage those curious about the ever-evolving narrative of unidentified aerial phenomena.

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28-04-2024 om 00:15 geschreven door peter  

UFO Seen In Video Over New York City’s LaGuardia Airport

KAY SMYTHE - NEWS AND COMMENTARY WRITER

NewsNation’s Ashleigh Banfield interviewed a woman Wednesday who took a video of a UFO over New York City’s LaGuardia airport.

Michelle Reyes was flying into LaGuardia airport over NYC with her daughter when she saw something outside the window while taking a video on her phone, according to her interview on “Banfield.” Out of seemingly nowhere, a flat-ish cylindrical object bursts through the frame and flies — with seemingly no means of propulsion — through the skies and out over the city.

Reyes didn’t say specifically when she captured the footage. But the timing of it is sort of the smallest issue.

“Whatever it was, it was definitely outside the plane and it was flying on its own and it was really, really fast,” Banfield explained. The exact size of the UFO is unclear, though it looks more than big enough to bust a hole through a plane.

Reyes also noted this significant safety concern and sent the video to the Federal Aviation Administration but apparently never heard back.

• (RELATED: Stephen Hawking Had One Clear Warning About Aliens. Scientists Are Ignoring It)

While there are a lot of UFO videos that force me into a place of skepticism, this one is really weird. Like, extra weird. Whatever that thing is, it’s moving faster than any drone I’ve ever seen. It sort of looks like a flying robot vacuum cleaner.

Enigma Labs analyzed the footage to confirm its authenticity. The company told NewsNation that they found no evidence of Reyes having faked the footage. Whatever that thing is, it seems that it is really there. And that is kind of freaky.

The FAA did not immediately reply to requests for comment from the Daily Caller.

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26-04-2024 om 17:45 geschreven door peter  

• Sub has expansive 'bubble-like' window giving amazing views for paying guests
• READ MORE: Luxury super sub can hold 20 people underwater for four weeks

By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE 

James Bond memorably escaped beneath the waves aboard his adapted Lotus Esprit in the 1977 film 'The Spy Who Loved Me'. 

But an incredible new submersible shaped like a UFO looks even outside the capabilities of MI6's Q branch. 

The Triton 660 AVA has an expansive transparent 'bubble'-like' window that makes passengers feel at one with the ocean's depths.

While diving up to 656 feet (200 metres) below the water's surface, guests can enjoy dinner, share a bottle of champagne or even get married. 

However, with an eye-watering purchase price of $6.3 million (£5 million), the 660 AVA doesn't come cheap. 

Triton says the sub can be quickly reconfigured between dives, and can offer a variety of dive activities, including dining or cocktail dives, spa treatments, or even subsea gaming experiences

The Triton 660/9 AVA has been launched as the ultimate vessel for deep sea sightseeing according to maker Triton

The sub has been created by Florida-based firm Triton, perhaps best known for making the DSV Limiting Factor, a deep sea submarine that collided with the wreck of RMS Titanic in 2019. 

The company says on its website that its new 660 AVA provides 'entertainment-focused underwater experiences'.

The sub can be quickly reconfigured between dives and can offer a variety of dive activities, including dining or cocktail dives, spa treatments, subsea gaming experiences or even weddings. 

It describes the sub as 'the world’s most intimate place to tie the knot'. 

'Operators can take advantage of this space to provide never-before-possible experiences that will surprise and delight discerning guests, even when not sailing near a prime dive site,' it says. 

'These singular, expansive spaces afford you considerable flexibility to curate experiences hitherto unimaginable in a submersible, from cocktails and casinos to weddings and private dining.'

The intimate space comes with comfortable leather seating and even in-built mood lighting and a surround-sound audio system, so guests can enjoy music to match the deep sea.  

According to Triton, the sub's expansive window uses a patent-pending mix of acrylics, allowing strong but 'transparent hulls in new and irregular geometries'

It has been specifically designed for the cruise and hospitality sectors, with the ability to dive 656 feet (200 metres) below the surface

The craft has echoes of James Bond’s sea-diving Lotus Esprit in The Spy Who Loved Me, above, also known as Wet Nellie (pictured)

READ MORE 

• Super sub can hold 20 underwater for four weeks

The sub has a pool and wine cellar

According to Triton, the sub's expansive window uses a patent-pending mix of acrylics, allowing strong but 'transparent hulls in new and irregular geometries'. 

'A Triton AVA submersible typically offers two to three times the usable volume of traditional spherical hulls – space that can be used to create amazing experiences,' the firm adds. 

Triton 660 AVA also comes with a new and improved controller to operate the sub, called the Hammerhead. 

Working in tandem with the cockpit, the Hammerhead allows the submersible to be controlled wirelessly from any seat inside the cabin. 

So the pilot could move around the submersible while still operating it, or may even hand control of the submersible to a guest.

If this sounds too similar to the adapted PlayStation controller used to navigate the doomed Titan last June, everything about Triton's new vehicle has been apparently designed with safety in mind.  

According to the firm, each 660 AVA submersible comprises of thousands of constituent components, each of which is reviewed and tested to ensure it complies with requirements for certification by a third party. 

Florida-based Triton say their craft has been specifically designed for the cruise and hospitality sectors

 The Triton DSV Limiting Factor from Florida-based company Triton Submarines, which collided with the starboard hull breach of the Titanic wreck

Patrick Lahey, CEO and co-founder of Triton, said: 'There is a stark difference between the experimental aberration made by OceanGate and the thoughtfully designed and carefully engineered products created by legitimate builders like Triton.

'Fortunately, this message has been conveyed in the media and people now understand this important distinction. 

'Certified and accredited subs, like those Triton manufacture have a 40-year track record of perfect safety. 

'Certified subs are magical machines that allow people to safely visit and explore a part of our world they simply couldn’t see any other way.'

The privately-owned submersible Titan, created and operated by another US firm called OceanGate, suffered a 'catastrophic implosion' on the way to visit the wreck of RMS Titanic.

The five men on board died instantly, including OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, who had described a deep sea trip aboard Titan as 'safer than crossing the street'.

Titanic director James Cameron, who's renowned for his own deep-sea exploration missions, has said Titan had 'three potential failure points' and indicated that its 'Achilles heel' was the carbon fiber hull.

A luxury yacht that's perfect for high-flyers! Incredible 242ft yacht uses a foil system to 'fly' across the water – but it will set you back £70 MILLION 

A luxury 242ft-long yacht has not only been designed to take you on the high seas but also to 'fly' above the water - as long as you have a spare £70 million.

The impressive design concept called the Plectrum was released by the Rome-based Lazzarini Design Studio.

Built out of dry carbon fibres that make it extra light, it uses a foil system so it can rise above the waves and glide along the water at up to 75 knots (86mph). 

Italian creators at the Lazzarini Design Studio released images of their latest concept yacht called the Plectrum

(pictured)

At the moment, the yacht remains a concept boat with no set date to arrive on to the market. 

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26-04-2024 om 16:54 geschreven door peter  

Angel Kenmore called the police after he and his family came face-to-face with what they described as 10ft tall 'demon creature' aliens in their back garden last year

Officers from the Metro Las Vegas Police Department were sent to the scene, and bodycam footage showed a strange bluey-green ball of light zipping through the night's sky that same night. The police received a second call 39 minutes after the first, with another resident claiming there were two unknown beings in his garden.

READ MORE: 

• 'Aliens told me they suspended time for judgement before warning of disease and war'

Bodycam footage showed a strange bluey-green ball of light zipping through the night's sky 

(Image: Inside Edition)

Speaking to NewsNation, Angel has opened up about how he has been plagued with paranoia since the spooky encounter. He also recalled what he saw in more detail.

"We were in the backyard, and then, out of nowhere, we just saw a big light fall down," he said. "[It] basically crashed in the backyard. And a couple of seconds later, I saw the big giant creature in front of me.

"It was moving and breathing. It was p*ssed off, like it wanted to do something looking at me." He described this first being as growling "like a dog".

Angel and his family's account of events hasn't changed since last year, despite people questioning them and accusing them of being hoaxers. He added: "They can think whatever they want. If I was doing it for fame, I would be on YouTube, making videos. I made no money off this. I don't need money. It was a really bad and traumatising experience."

He did share a video following the crash, explaining how the family had seen two beings in the garden. They were described as tall, thin and around 8ft to 10ft tall.

Inside Edition previously revealed how each member of the family drew a picture of what they'd seen. Angel's dad described the beings as "not human" with "green-grey" skin as well as antennas, large eyes and teeth.

26-04-2024 om 16:27 geschreven door peter  

Ship Leaving Sun, 10X Bigger than Earth! April 15, 2024, UFO Sighting News.

26-04-2024 om 16:14 geschreven door peter  

The Enigmatic Encounter: The Stavropol Territory UFO Incident

In the vast expanses of the Russian countryside, nestled within the Stavropol Territory, lies a story that has etched itself into the annals of UFO lore. The summer of 1948 witnessed an event that would challenge the boundaries of belief and skepticism: The Stavropol Territory UFO Incident – an episode involving the abduction of a young boy and a startling message from aliens. This incident not only captivates with its narrative but also poses profound questions about our place in the universe and the existence of extraterrestrial life.

A Day Unlike Any Other

The day began innocuously for three children tending to a herd of cows. Amidst the pastoral serenity, the boy decided to rest, only to be jolted awake by a sharp whistle. What unfolded next was an encounter that defied explanation: a silver object, akin to a colossal inverted plate, landed on three supports. From this otherworldly vessel emerged three tall, slender humanoid beings clad in tight silver suits. Despite the boy’s terror, he found himself paralyzed, unable to resist as he was led into the craft.

A Glimpse Beyond Earth

Inside, the boy encountered a scene of both wonder and horror. The spacecraft housed other beings – humans and a bear – imprisoned within cages. This bizarre menagerie of Earth’s inhabitants, observed by their alien captors, painted a surreal picture. The narrative took a darker turn as the boy witnessed a fellow human subjected to a ghastly dissection, an act the aliens later described as a study, under the chilling effect of paralysis.

An Escape and a Revelation

The story reached a critical juncture when the boy and another captive, Alexander, a mining engineer, attempted an escape. Their fleeting taste of freedom led them through the bowels of the ship, past sleeping aliens and into the heart of the spacecraft’s engine room. Yet, their escape was short-lived. Recaptured, they were subjected to a telepathic interrogation, revealing the aliens’ motivation: a concern for humanity’s use of atomic energy and a desperate need for radioactive materials, scarce in their world.

A Message for Mankind

The aliens’ message was clear: humanity’s reckless use of atomic energy not only endangered itself but also attracted the attention of distant civilizations. This encounter, while harrowing for the boy, carried a broader implication for humanity, suggesting a cosmic interconnectivity and the need for stewardship of our planet and its resources.

The Aftermath

The boy was returned to Earth, bearing the physical and psychological scars of his ordeal. For years, the memory of the incident eluded him until it was recovered through hypnosis, leaving him in a state of shock and fear. The encounter’s veracity remains a topic of debate, yet it stands as a testament to the enduring human fascination with the unknown and the possibility of life beyond our world.

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26-04-2024 om 16:06 geschreven door peter  

David Bowie was right - there are spiders on Mars! European Space Agency's spacecrafts snap mysterious arachnid shapes on the Red Planet 

• Although not actual spiders, 'araneiforms' are dark cracks in the Martian soil
• READ MORE: Mars has two miles of water buried at its equator, experts say

By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE 

David Bowie famously christened his backing band 'The Spiders from Mars' in the early 1970s.

But the rock legend surely had no idea that this describes a real phenomenon on our neighbouring red planet. 

Although not actual spiders, 'araneiforms' are dark cracks in the Martian soil, completely different to anything on Earth. 

Clustered around Mars' south pole, they're known as 'spiders from Mars' because they have a distinctive arachnid-like shape.  

New images from two European Space Agency probes – the Mars Express and the Trace Gas Orbiter – show the curious formations in incredible detail. 

In this new Mars Express image, small, dark features known as 'spiders' can be seen on the surface. These form as carbon dioxide gas warms up in sunlight and breaks through slabs of overlying ice

A slice of the Martian surface is shown here, captured by ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. A rounded segment of an eroded crater basin is visible to the right. Note the numerous dark spots with tendrils that are eerily reminiscent of spiders. These are visible in large numbers to the left, and scattered irregularly across the rest of the image

The scientific name for these features – 'araneiforms' – literally means 'shaped like a spider' in Latin. 

They form when spring sunshine falls on layers of frozen carbon dioxide (CO2) on the planet's surface. 

The sunlight causes CO2 ice at the bottom of the solid layer to turn into gas, which subsequently builds up and bursts upwards through slabs of overlying ice. 

The emerging jets of gas, laden with dark dust, shatters through layers of ice up to three feet (one metre) thick before falling back down and settling on the surface. 

This creates characteristic 'spider-shaped' dark spots of between 150 feet and 3,000 feet across that can be seen in space probe images. 

'The carbon dioxide jet process that forms 'spiders' is a completely un-Earthly phenomenon,' said Dr Meg Schwamb, astronomer at Queen's University Belfast.

'The jet process is linked to the Martian seasons and is returning carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.' 

'By studying these spiders and jets we're learning more about how Mars differs from Earth.' 

According to Dr Schwamb, the only other body suspected of having these jets is Neptune's moon Triton, which is known to be geologically active. 

David Bowie played with his backing band the Spiders from Mars during the Ziggy Stardust era (1972). The singer recruited the band but named them after a line in his song 'Ziggy Stardust'

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun, with a 'near-dead' dusty, cold, desert world with a very thin atmosphere. This image of the planet was acquired using the Visual Monitoring Camera (VMC) on ESA's Mars Express spacecraft, November 10, 2023

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Araneiforms were first observed more than 20 years ago, but it was only in 2021 that astronomers proved how exactly they form.

The researchers at Trinity College Dublin recreated the Martian process in the lab by lowering and lifting blocks of frozen CO2 onto beds of gravel. 

Experiments showed that the spider patterns are carved by the direct conversion of dry ice from solid to gas, known as 'sublimation'.  

Such a process occurs on Mars because the planet has an atmosphere comprised mostly of CO2 – around 95 per cent. 

On Earth, meanwhile, only about 0.04 per cent of the atmosphere is CO2; instead the majority is made up of nitrogen (78 per cent) and oxygen (20 per cent). 

According to the ESA, araneiforms are especially clustered at the outskirts of a part of Mars nicknamed Inca City. 

More formally known as Angustus Labyrinthus, Inca City was discovered in 1972 by NASA's Mariner 9 probe – the same year Bowie and the Spiders from Mars released their landmark album. 

Mars is shown here in tones of brown and tan. To the left, two key features can be seen - a raised network of linear, grid-like ridges and walls known as Inca City, and a scattering of dark spots that indicate the presence of features known as 'spiders'

David Bowie performs with The Spiders From Mars on the first night of the Ziggy Stardust Tour at Borough Assembly Hall in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire on January 29, 1972. From left, Trevor Bolder, David Bowie, Mick 'Woody' Woodmansey and Mick Ronson

Bowie recruited the band but gave them a new name, taken from a line in his song 'Ziggy Stardust' which features on the album. 

As araneiforms were not known about 50 years ago, Bowie actually took inspiration from another source – a UFO sighting in October 1954. 

An Italian stadium crowd thought they had witnessed Martian spacecraft that cast off a thin filament material – hypothesised to be webs from migrating spiders. 

Meanwhile, title of one of Bowie's most famous hits – 'Life on Mars' from 1971 – was allegedly inspired by intense media coverage of the race to reach the planet between the US and the Soviet Union. 

As for whether there's life on Mars, scientists generally think the answer is likely no largely because of its lack of atmosphere and freezing temperatures. 

The possibility that there was life on Mars is more promising, as it's thought the planet was once covered with a lush liquid ocean. 

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25-04-2024 om 23:48 geschreven door peter  

• A woman claimed she saw a 'flying cylinder' in the skies over New York City
•  Michelle Reyes was flying in a passenger plane when she spotted the object
• READ MORE:  UFO spotted shooting  over Texas during the solar eclipse

By STACY LIBERATORE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

A woman has claimed that she witnessed a possible UFO while flying in a passenger airplane over New York City.

Michelle Reyes shared the video online, which she capture from the window seat, showing a 'flying cylinder' whizz by as she traveled over LaGuardia Airport.

She told NewsNation that she observed the black object moving at high speeds - much faster than the airplane - and that another passenger had also witnessed it.

A UFO expert analyzed the clip, determining no evidence that the video was fake or a hoax - but some have suggested the object was a drone. 

Michelle Reyes spoke NewsMax 's Ashleigh Banfield about the mysterious object she spotted while flying over New York City

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'The first thing I did was email the FAA to let them know what I saw,' Reyes told NewsMax's Ashleigh Banfield, noting she has yet to receive a response.

She also sent the footage to Enigma Labs and the National UFO database.

Reyes also shared the clip with her father, a former member of the US Navy, who speculated the object could be a drone - but he said the close proximity to the airplane was very surprising.

Ben Hansen, who hosts Discovery's UFO Witness, appeared on NewsNation to weigh in on what could have been captured in the video.

'I found no evidence that she faked this or hoaxed it,' said Hansen.

'I didn't from the beginning, but we had to run it through the proper data analysis.

She told NewsNation that she observed the black object moving at high speeds - much faster than the airplane - and that another passenger had also witnessed it

'It's there, it's very clear, which is unusual.'

He continued to suggest that the object was not that far from the airplane.

Viewers of the video had suggested it was nothing more than an insect caught on camera, but Hansen noted that the airplane had to be flying at more than 200 miles per hour because it had recently taken off from the airport.

'It passes at a seventh of a second and is present in five frames of the video,' he explained.

Reyes also told NewsNation that another passenger had also noticed the object.

'It's a little nerve-wracking that someone else saw what I saw,' she said. 

Reyes had shared the video on her social media last month, but it appeared to have been 'stolen' and reposted by others as if they were her friend.

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25-04-2024 om 23:32 geschreven door peter  

UFO-spotting Las Vegas teen traumatized by eight-foot-tall 'demon creature' he claims he saw in his backyard

• Angel Kenmore, 17, spoke out about the mysterious encounter on April 30, 2023
• The Las Vegas teenager said he has since been traumatized and paranoid 
• Kenmore and his family have stood by their account despite numerous threats

By DOLORES CHANG FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

A Las Vegas teenager who claimed to have witnessed an 'eight-foot-tall demon creature with big shiny eyes' in his backyard last year said he was traumatized by the close encounter.

Angel Kenmore, 17, spoke out about the mysterious incident that he says took place on April 30, 2023, offering additional details about the 'giant creature' that he believes may have been a 'demon.'

Kenmore described the experience as 'traumatizing,' and he has since been plagued by paranoia, struggling to make sense of what he saw and constantly replaying the eerie encounter in his mind

'We were in the backyard, and then, out of nowhere, we just saw a big light fall down,' he said in an interview with NewsNation.

'[It] basically crashed in the backyard. And a couple of seconds later, I saw the big giant creature in front of me,' he added.

The frightening encounter with the 'non-human being' prompted Kenmore to call 911. Bodycam footage shows a strange blue ball of light flashing across the sky at about 11:50 pm on April 30 

The frightening encounter with the 'non-human being' prompted Kenmore to call 911, and officers with the Metro Las Vegas Police Department were dispatched. 

Bodycam footage shows a strange blue ball of light flashing across the sky at about 11:50 pm on April 30. 

Approximately 39 minutes after the first call, another resident dialed 911, saying that there were two unknown entities in his backyard after he saw an object fall from the sky.

In the latest interview, Kenmore said he remembered the creature was growling in his backyard, 'like a dog.' 

'It was moving and breathing. It was pissed off, like it wanted to do something looking at me.' Kenmore said. 

At the moment, he felt the supernatural being had control over his body, as he said, 'I couldn't move.'

Despite facing numerous threats and questionings, Kenmore and his family have remained steadfast in their account of the experience from last year. 

'They can think whatever they want. If I was doing it for fame, I would be on YouTube, making videos.' 

'I made no money off this. I don't need money. It was a really bad and traumatizing experience.' 

In a YouTube video posted last year, Kenmore presented details about the alleged 'UFO crash' and the creatures that he called '100 percent not human.' 

'I hear something fall from the sky. I turn around. The only thing I see is a big light falling from the sky, and moments later I feel a big impact and a bang,' he said.  

In his video, Kenmore also revealed new ring camera footage, allegedly from a neighbors security camera, which clearly shows a bright light with the sound of a massive bang.

Kenmore described the experience as 'traumatizing,' and he has since been plagued by paranoia, struggling to make sense of what he saw and constantly replaying the eerie encounter in his mind

Officers with the Metro Las Vegas Police Department were dispatched to Kenmore's backyard

In a YouTube video posted last year, Kenmore presented details about the alleged ' UFO crash' and the creatures that he called '100 percent not human' 

'When that happened, the only thing I can see in the backyard is a tall creature. Probably around eight, ten feet tall. Very thin,' he further added.

'So, I call my dad. He went to backyard, and he saw the same creature I saw. He told me to go inside the house. At this point, we're all freaking out me and my family.'

Kenmore described the figure he supposedly saw as a 'tall, skinny, lengthy creature, and greyish green in color.'

'When I looked at it in the eyes, my body just froze. like the same experience of having sleep paralysis.' 

'I'm staring at him and I'm looking at his whole body and he has weird looking feet and a big face and eyes and you could see a big mouth,' he added.

'I could hear his loud deep breathing and I could see his stomach moving. He would just stare at me, seconds later I could start moving again. That's when I called 911,' he said, before playing the previously shared police call.

His video, posted June 8, has already reached nearly a million views and more than 10,000 comments - with many skeptical of his story, while other thanking him for sharing the experience. 

The clip, called 'I had aliens in my backyard part 1' is the first video on his YouTube account 'Angle las vegas.'

While he hasn't yet shared a part two, in a short video posted last month, Kenmore said that he would be revealing more about 'the crazy experience' in his backyard. 

With two nearby Air Force Bases - Creech and Nellis - there is a theory that a piece of aircraft may be behind the crash. 

An 8 News NOW report which originally broke the story, shared the theory but the Air Forces Bases have denied being involved. 

The report also mentions a possible equipment malfunction, which the government collects.   

Another theory suggests that a meteor may have caused the streak in the night sky, with the American Meteor Society confirming 21 reported sightings of it stretching across California, Nevada, and Utah. 

'We're certain it was a meteor because of the duration of the event,' said Robert Lunsford, of the American Meteor Society. 

'Most everybody reported it lasted between two and five seconds, and that's much too fast to be a reentering satellite or a rocket,' he added.

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25-04-2024 om 23:10 geschreven door peter  

Mars Express Spots ‘Spiders’ at Outskirts of Martian ‘Inca City’

ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft have spotted the telltale traces of ‘spiders’ scattered across the southern polar region of Mars.

This image of the Martian Inca City was captured by the High Resolution Stereo Camera onboard ESA’s Mars Express orbiter on February 27, 2024.

Image credit: ESA / DLR / FU Berlin.

“Rather than being actual spiders, the Martian ‘spiders’ form when spring sunshine falls on layers of carbon dioxide deposited over the dark winter months,” members of the Mars Express team said.

“The sunlight causes carbon dioxide ice at the bottom of the layer to turn into gas, which subsequently builds up and breaks through slabs of overlying ice.”

“The gas bursts free in Martian springtime, dragging dark material up to the surface as it goes and shattering layers of ice up to a meter thick.”

“The emerging gas, laden with dark dust, shoots up through cracks in the ice in the form of tall fountains or geysers, before falling back down and settling on the surface.”

This creates dark spots of between 45 m and 1 km (148-3,280 feet) across.

This same process creates characteristic ‘spider-shaped’ patterns etched beneath the ice — and so these dark spots are a telltale sign that spiders may be lurking below.

“The dark spots can be seen all over the Mars Express image. However, most can be seen as small spots in the dark region to the left, which sits just at the outskirts of a part of Mars nicknamed Inca City,” the researchers said.

“The reason for this name is no mystery, with the linear, almost geometric network of ridges being reminiscent of Inca ruins.”

More formally known as Angustus Labyrinthus, Inca City was discovered in 1972 by NASA’s Mariner 9 probe.

“We’re still not sure exactly how Inca City formed. It could be that sand dunes have turned to stone over time,” the scientists said.

“Perhaps material such as magma or sand is seeping through fractured sheets of Martian rock. Or, the ridges could be ‘eskers,’ winding structures related to glaciers.”

“The ‘walls’ of Inca City appear to trace part of a large circle, 86 km (53.5 miles) in diameter.”

The researchers suspect that Inca City sits within a large crater that itself formed as a rock from space crashed into the planet’s surface.

“This impact likely caused faults to ripple through the surrounding plain, which were then filled with rising lava and have since worn away over time,” they said.

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25-04-2024 om 22:54 geschreven door peter  

UFO historian Michael Schratt joins Richard during the second half of this special episode, which was sparked by a powerful statement from Christopher Mellon on April 22. 

On his substack page, Mellon shared a redacted and annotated screenshot of an exchange he had on Signal with a senior government official from around 2020. This official discussed access to a U.S. alien technology recovery and exploitation program. 

The official also mentioned that progress was being made in accessing a classified program related to a UAP that landed in Kingman, Arizona, in the 1950s. In addition, he referred to the program's management, security controls, and the recovery process for landed or crashed UAPs. 

Finally, he mentioned a classified memo from the 1950s by a Secretary of the USAF as as still being in effect to maintain secrecy this matter. All of this is new information. Most importantly, it is supported by longstanding UFO research into the matter, an abundance of which is provided by Michael Schratt. 

We are talking about the 1953 UFO Kingman incident. 

The UFO flew through an experimental high powered radar range, and was forced to land South of Kingman. This craft was in perfect condition. 

A group of 40 people (15 specialists and 25 scientists) boarded a General Motors Model 3301 bus (with blackout windows) in Phoenix, and made a four hour trip to the site where the craft had come down. 

After arriving at the site the bus parked approximately 50 feet from the object, the team members were told that they were here to examine a secret Air Force vehicle that had come down. 

Not one but three UFOs came down at the same time. 

Over the course of a decade-long investigation, Historian and researcher Harry Drew meticulously sifting through archival materials, newspapers, and records, came to the conclusion that actually three unidentified crafts crashed near Kingman. 

One craft met its demise upon crashing into the mountainside near Kingman, igniting a fierce blaze. Another was discovered fully intact amidst the desert terrain, while the third craft endured a turbulent landing, scraping against rocky terrain before coming to rest near a small reservoir. 

Military personnel swiftly secured the crash sites, guarding them until a specialized recovery team could transport the unidentified crafts to a Nevada base. 

Drew asserts that his research not only illuminates the details of the crashes themselves but also unveils the covert operations involved in transporting the crafts to Nevada. The preservation of one of the machines, largely intact, offering a tantalizing glimpse into alien technology.

  

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25-04-2024 om 22:33 geschreven door peter  

In the vast and vibrant landscapes of Brazil, where the lush Amazon meets bustling metropolises, lies a narrative not just of natural wonders but of cosmic intrigue. Over the decades, Brazil has emerged as a fascinating chapter in the global anthology of UFO sightings, distinguishing itself with an official stance that marries curiosity with transparency. This tale is not merely about unidentified flying objects in the conventional sense but a profound journey into how a nation confronts the unknown.

A Night to Remember: The Official Night of the UFOs

The saga of UFOs in Brazil reached its zenith on a memorable night in May 1986, an event that would etch itself into the annals of ufology as “The Official Night of the UFOs.” On this extraordinary evening, the Brazilian Air Force found itself in an unprecedented pursuit of 21 unidentified flying objects. These were not fleeting shadows in the night sky but luminous entities, witnessed by hundreds across four states, their presence affirmed by both eye and radar

The response was swift and decisive. Lieutenant General Octávio Júlio Moreira Lima, then head of the Brazilian Air Force, mobilized five fighter jets in a daring attempt to intercept the mysterious visitors. Despite their efforts, the luminous objects eluded capture, demonstrating maneuvers and speeds beyond human comprehension. This event alone could fuel countless tales, but it was Brazil’s response that truly set it apart.

Transparency and Investigation: A Public Archive

In an era where UFO sightings are often shrouded in secrecy, Brazil took a path less traveled. The nation not only acknowledged these encounters but promised a detailed investigation. This commitment materialized in the form of a comprehensive report, eventually made accessible to all through the National Archives of Brazil. Herein lies the heart of Brazil’s unique approach: transparency. The archives, a repository of over 20,000 pages spanning reports, drawings, and even audio recordings from 1952 to 2016, stand as a testament to Brazil’s open-minded investigation into the 743 incidents recorded by its military.

SIOANI: Systematic Monitoring of the Unexplained

Amidst the backdrop of the Cold War and national curiosity, Brazil established the Unidentified Aerial Object Investigation System (SIOANI), under the leadership of Commander Gilberto Zani de Mello. From 1969 to 1972, this unit embarked on a systematic quest to understand the unexplained. Through interviews, sketches, and bulletins, SIOANI epitomized an organized approach to UFO phenomena, a rare endeavor within the military frameworks of the time.

Cultural Context and Global Recognition

Brazil’s engagement with the unexplained is not merely a governmental or military venture but deeply interwoven with the cultural fabric of the nation. A country where spirituality and the supernatural find a harmonious existence, Brazil’s open-mindedness towards UFOs mirrors its broader acceptance of the unknown and the unexplainable. This cultural backdrop, coupled with official endeavors like SIOANI and the public archives, positions Brazil as a pioneer in the global dialogue on UFOs.

In recent years, the conversation around UFOs has gained momentum, with entities like NASA adopting methodologies to study unidentified anomalous phenomena. Brazil’s historical and ongoing efforts in this realm, underscored by its policy of transparency, offer valuable insights and set a precedent for global approaches to these mysteries.

Looking Up and Beyond

Brazil’s story in the context of UFO sightings is more than a series of isolated incidents; it’s a narrative about how a nation confronts the unknown with an open heart and mind. The Official Night of the UFOs, the establishment of SIOANI, and the accessibility of comprehensive archives illustrate a journey of curiosity, skepticism, and openness. As the world continues to look up at the skies with wonder and intrigue, Brazil’s bold approach to UFO sightings stands as a beacon of transparency, urging us to explore the unexplained with courage and openness.

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25-04-2024 om 21:54 geschreven door peter  

De mysterieuze stad die wetenschappers al jaren verbijstert

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De mysterieuze stad die wetenschappers al jaren verbijstert

In een afgelegen gebied van de westelijke Stille Oceaan ligt een verbluffend en spookachtig onopgelost mysterie: de ruïnes van de oude stad Nan Madol. Gelegen naast de oostelijke oever van het Micronesische eiland Pohnpei, bestaat deze ooit zo grote, prehistorische stad uit bijna 100 geometrisch gevormde kunstmatige stenen eilanden, en het is de enige oude stad die bovenop een koraalrif is gebouwd.

Niemand is zeker van de oorsprong, noch waarom iemand een stad zou willen bouwen op deze desolate plek. Rond de ruïnes hangt een zweem van mysterie, legendes en spookverhalen. Klik verder en ontdek deze vreemde

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Het Venetië van de Stille Oceaan
De ruïne bestaat uit 92 kunstmatige eilandjes gebouwd bovenop koraalriffen, die verbonden zijn door een netwerk van kanalen, waardoor het de bijnaam 'Venetië van de Stille Oceaan' heeft gekregen.

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De betekenis van de echte naam
'Nan Madol' betekent 'de ruimte ertussen', wat verwijst naar de kanalen. Echter doet het ook een beroep op de geschiedenis van de stad en de reputatie van het huisvesten van geesten.

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De hamvraag
Waarom zou iemand een stad bouwen in het midden van de oceaan, zo ver weg van een andere bekende beschaving?

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Een ding is zeker
Het is een technisch wonder, volledig gebouwd van gigantische basaltplaten in een tijd waarin gereedschappen zoals we die kennen, nog niet bestonden.

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Indrukwekkende schaal
De massieve basaltmuren zijn naar verluidt op sommige plaatsen 7,6 meter lang en 5 meter dik.

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Megalithische architectuur
Koolstofdatering geeft aan dat sommige van de structuren ongeveer 900 jaar oud zijn, maar de eilandjes zelf dateren nog verder terug: naar de 8e en 9e eeuw n.Chr.

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Mensen waren daar al eerder
Bewijs van de vroegste menselijke activiteit dateert volgens Atlas Obscura uit de eerste of tweede eeuw voor Christus. Er is weinig bekend over het oude ras dat het gebied bewoonde.

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Waar komt al dat basalt vandaan?
De basaltstenen zijn naar verluidt afkomstig van de andere kant van Pohnpei, van een vulkanische plug waar magma was uitgehard in de opening van een actieve vulkaan.

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Hoe werd het vervoerd?
Moderne archeologen hebben geen idee hoe de massieve stenen van de ene kant van Pohnpei naar de andere zijn verplaatst en vervolgens zo hoog zijn gestapeld, gezien de primitieve technologie die destijds beschikbaar zou zijn geweest.

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Het wedijvert met het werk van de piramides
De inspanning die nodig was om de megalithische structuren te bouwen, zou die van de Egyptische piramides hebben geëvenaard, aangezien de rotsen een geschat totaal gewicht hadden van 750.000 ton.

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Theorieën over transport
Experts hebben gesuggereerd dat vlotten kunnen zijn gebruikt om de enorme rotsen naar het rif te transporteren, maar hoe ze oorspronkelijk uit hun verre steengroeven werden getakeld of hoe ze tot die indrukwekkende structuren zijn gemaakt blijft tot op de dag van vandaag onduidelijk

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De locatie alleen al is verbijsterend
Waarom zou iemand een locatie zo ver van de bewoonde wereld kiezen, ergens op een koraalrif, om al die gigantische rotsen naar toe te slepen?

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De vreemde eilandjes
De 92 eilandjes lijken erg op elkaar en zijn geometrisch gevormd, maar niemand weet waarom

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Mythologie komt om de hoek kijken
Mythe vult de kloof, waar de wetenschap geen antwoord op weet. De Pohnpeiaanse legende zegt dat de stad werd gebouwd door twee tovenaarsbroers, Olisihpa en Olosohpa.

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Een plek voor aanbidding
De broers wilden een plek om een altaar te bouwen zodat ze Nahnisohn Sahpw, de god van de landbouw, konden aanbidden, wat enigszins ironisch is omdat de eilanden niet geschikt zijn voor landbouw.

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Hoe hebben ze de stenen verplaatst?
De legende zegt dat de broers rituelen uitvoerden en de hulp van een vliegende draak gebruikten om het massieve basalt te vervoeren, om daarmee de eilandjes van Nan Madol te creëren.

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Natuurlijk waren zij de heersers van de stad
Olosohpa werd uiteindelijk de eerste Saudeleur en markeerde het begin van een dynastie die tot ongeveer 1628 over Nan Madol regeerde.

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Tovenarij
De meeste inwoners van Pohnpei geloven naar verluidt nog steeds dat de oude stad het werk van tovenarij was, aangezien er geen andere levensvatbare theorie is opgedoken voor hoe mensen 750.000 ton basalt hebben verplaatst.

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Een heilige plek
Hoe het ook is ontstaan, het wordt erkend als een heilige plaats gesticht door de Saudeleur-dynastie, die ooit werd bevolkt door stamhoofden en priesters, evenals gewone mensen om hen te dienen. Afgebeeld is het graf van de Saudeleur-dynastie.

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Politieke zetel van macht
De Saudeleur-heersers gaven lokale stamhoofden het mandaat om in Nan Madol te verblijven, zodat ze hun activiteiten konden volgen en de controle konden behouden.

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Verschillende toepassingen voor de eilandjes
Hoewel de meeste eilandjes woonwijken waren, waren sommige speciaal gewijd aan voedselbereiding, kokosolieproductie of kanobouw.

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Het had een vrij aanzienlijke populatie
Er wordt geschat dat de bevolking van Nan Madol meer dan 1.000 bedroeg in een tijd dat de hele bevolking van Pohnpei amper 25.000 bereikte.

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Geen eten of water
De onderworpen inwoners moesten voedsel en water naar de stad brengen, omdat er geen middelen waren om gewassen te verbouwen of zoet water op het rif op te slaan.

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Een logistiek probleem om te overleven
Dit probleem heeft mogelijk geleid tot het verlaten van deze indrukwekkende stad.

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Verschillende verhalen over hoe het eindigde
Er zijn veel verhalen over hoe het bewind van Saudeleur eindigde, maar ze schrijven het allemaal toe aan de legendarische krijger Isokelekel in de 15e eeuw, die naar verluidt een nieuw systeem van stamhoofddom implementeerde.

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Het wordt soms 'de spookstad' genoemd
Het mysterie van de oorsprong en het doel van de oude stad heeft natuurlijk heel wat legendes geïnspireerd over geesten. Sommigen zijn bang om te bezoeken, terwijl anderen juist voor de paranormale ervaring gaan.

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Geïnspireerde HP Lovecraft
Howard Phillips Lovecraft was een beroemde Amerikaanse schrijver wiens fictieve verzonken stad R'lyeh, te zien in zijn Cthulhu-mythos, blijkbaar was geïnspireerd door Nan Madol.

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'Roep van Cthulhu'
Zijn korte verhaal vermeldt het echte eiland Pohnpei en gebruikt de mythologie van Nan Madol in zijn beschrijving van 'De nachtmerrieachtige lijkstad van R'lyeh', die 'in onmetelijke eeuwen achter de geschiedenis werd gebouwd'.

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Het wordt nog maar net als 'beschermd gebied' behandeld
In 2016 werd Nan Madol toegevoegd aan de lijst van UNESCO-werelderfgoederen.

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Maar het wordt ook bedreigd
De ruïnes worden bedreigd door klimaatverandering, stijgende zeespiegels, oprukkende mangroven en het temperamentvolle weer in de Stille Oceaan, waardoor het ook een plaats krijgt op de Werelderfgoedlijst van bedreigde plekken.

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US Congressman Says Revealing UFO Technology Is a Threat to Energy Sector: It Can Disrupt World Economy

A thought-provoking interview has recently been conducted between Project Unity host Jay Anderson and the U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles. The discussion focused on the implications of complete UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) disclosure. Anderson asked serious questions to Rep. Ogles about UFOs, revealing that the release of extraterrestrial technology could potentially disrupt the world economy and energy sector.

Rep. Andy Ogles spoke about the difficulty in gathering information due to the compartmentalization of special access projects, emphasizing the need for a methodical and persistent approach to uncover the truth. In the interview, he expressed his concern about UAPs operating in both military and commercial airspace, raising questions about the potential national security threats. He said, “I’m not going to assume I know what it may or may not be. What I do know is there’s a national security issue here.”

He considers various possibilities, including the involvement of experimental aircraft, joint ventures, or foreign adversaries. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding predetermined conclusions and encourages an open-minded investigation to determine the true nature of the UAP phenomenon.

When asked about his personal understanding of UAPs, Rep. Ogles talks about the hope that it might be advanced technology possessed by the United States. He says, “My hope would be… some new technology that we possess… puts us that next generation above our adversaries.” However, he acknowledges the mysterious aspects of UAPs, saying they seem to “defy physics.”

Rep. Ogles then considers the energy implications of the advanced propulsion technology displayed by UAPs. He wonders about the amount of energy needed for such rapid movements and how it could impact the energy sector.

He says, “That being said, these UAPs seem to defy physics. They seem to have some sort of propulsion technology that’s unknown to man as we understand it. So, what does that do to the energy sector? If there’s a new way of thinking about the amount of energy it takes to take a craft that’s hovering and suddenly it’s going Mach one in a matter of seconds – the human body can’t sustain that as we understand it, right? So that craft would have to have next-level technology to protect tissue, if you will, or it’s an unmanned type of craft. Again, there are just a lot of questions that have to be probed. But, if there is this propulsion technology out there and this energy capability out there, not only are we in a renaissance when it comes to aircraft, but we’re in a renaissance in terms of propulsion and energy production consumption. So, again, huge implications across the economic scale, both domestically and internationally.”

He mentions his inquiries in committee about the DOE (Department of Energy), suggesting it could be an ideal place to house top-secret technologies. He says, “If you’re going to house a top-secret Next Level technology, what better place to have it and house it than… nuclear facilities.”

“Everybody knows about Area 51. It’s a testing area… You’ve got this super top-secret, super secure facility that, again, would be ideal to have and to house some new technology, emerging technology that we want to fully master for ourselves and quite frankly control. Because again, as you look at that next generation of warfare, it’s not just tanks and planes. It’s drones. It’s unmanned aircraft. It’s economic. There’s a lot that’s about to happen as we go forward as a superpower and our competitive edge on the global stage.”

Later in the interview, Jay Anderson brings up Congressman Burchett’s positive impression of David Grusch’s testimony during classified briefings. Rep. Ogles says that credible sources have vouched for Grusch’s reliability. He suggests believing what Grusch said, thinking about it carefully, and not trying to say it is wrong without some good proof. Ogles says it is important to keep an open mind, focus on getting answers, and not to try finding faults without good reasons.

Rep. Ogles explains that it does not require unanimous congressional support but rather the speaker’s will to initiate action. He emphasizes the bipartisan interest in addressing the issue and expresses the need for a select committee to ensure transparency and accountability in the investigation. He, along with Congressman Burchett, acknowledges the likelihood of a multi-decade cover-up or compartmentalization due to the secretive nature of special access programs (SAPs) and classified information related to national security.

When asked about evidence suggesting reverse engineering or more exotic propositions, Rep. Ogles mentions the classification of such information and the need for careful consideration. He discusses questions about the origin of technology, whether it is our own creation or recovered from elsewhere, and the potential for reverse engineering.

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Stephen Bassett, the only registered lobbyist of Washington and founder of Paradigm Research Group, shares the same UFO disclosure concerns that will pose serious implications for the world’s economy.

The PRG researchers claim they have known the reasons why the US authorities were hiding information about UFOs. According to them, disclosing UFO data would lead to the collapse of the entire world economy. Bassett added that all so-called “flying saucers” do not use oil, gasoline, gas, or coal. “They have a different energy system. Without a doubt, a much more complex and deep system based on anti-gravity,” he said.

“Some programs have been removed from the jurisdiction of the White House and Congress and are working somewhere very, very deep, in a ‘hidden mode,'” the researcher emphasized. “I assure you, when the head of state finally officially admits this fact and presents evidence, people will start to worry and want to know more.” But even if the economy stops developing in the current way, it will have new opportunities, Bassett believes.

During an interview with uInterview, he said that UFOs are not unidentified flying objects, as the acronym suggests, but rather alternative energy and propulsion devices. The technology behind UFOs was heavily studied by a team headed by Dr. Vannevar Bush in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, and by 1954, they had developed what is known as “gravity control” and “zero-point energy.”

[Editor’s note] In January 2015, former NASA astronaut Edgar Mitchell sent an email to Podesta, asking him to have an urgent meeting to discuss Disclosure and Zero Point Energy (ZPE). He was concerned about the peace in space. Mitchell wrote: “My Catholic colleague Terri Mansfield will be there too, to bring us up to date on the Vatican’s awareness of ETI. Another colleague is working on a new Space Treaty, citing involvement with Russia and China. However, with Russia’s extreme interference in Ukraine, I believe we must pursue another route for peace in space and ZPE on Earth.” (Click here to read the full article)

However, Dr. Greer stated that the secrecy surrounding this technology went off the rails and became deeply entrenched in compartmented intelligence operations, even causing President Eisenhower to become frustrated with being denied information on the projects.

“The problem became to be, and this is what President Eisenhower warned us about, the secrecy became so enmeshed and compartmented in intelligence operations, that even he as president lost control over it,” Dr. Greer said.

He further stated: “One of our military witnesses, he was a young man working at the White House – which I’m looking at from my place here in Washington, he told us, Mr. Lubkin, who is an attorney, said that Eisenhower was very frustrated that he was being denied information on the projects controlling this issue. So the secrecy went off the rails into these unacknowledged special access projects.”

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24-04-2024 om 23:59 geschreven door peter