UFO News and Analysis (2024)

26/07/2023

UFO Whistleblower Shocks Congress with Claims of Cover-Up and Alien Encounters

Congress held a historic hearing on Wednesday to examine the claims of a former Air Force intelligence officer who says the U.S. government has been hiding a secret program that retrieves and reverse engineers unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).

David Grusch, who retired as a major in 2019, testified before a House Oversight subcommittee that he was denied access to a “multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse engineering program” when he was detailed to the National Reconnaissance Office, the agency that operates U.S. spy satellites.

Grusch said he was asked in 2019 by the head of a government task force on UAPs to identify all highly classified programs relating to the task force’s mission. He said he was informed of the existence of the program by “multiple senior officials” but was not given any details or evidence.

“I was informed in the course of my official duties of a multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse engineering program to which I was denied access,” he said

Grusch also claimed that the U.S. government has been aware of “non-human” activity since the 1930s and that he knew of people who were harmed or injured in efforts to conceal or investigate extraterrestrial technology.

He said he had seen “compelling evidence” of UAPs, including radar data, infrared imagery, eyewitness accounts and physical evidence. He said some of the UAPs exhibited “extraordinary capabilities” such as hypersonic speed, instant acceleration, cloaking and trans-medium travel.

He also suggested that some of the UAPs were piloted by “malevolent” alien beings who had engaged in hostile acts against U.S. military personnel and assets.

“I believe there is a very real possibility that some UAP encounters are with non-human biologics that are potentially hostile to humanity,” he said

Grusch’s testimony was met with skepticism and disbelief by some lawmakers and Pentagon officials, who denied his allegations of a cover-up.

The Defense Department spokeswoman Sue Gough said in a statement that investigators have not discovered “any verifiable information to substantiate claims that any programs regarding the possession or reverse-engineering of extraterrestrial materials have existed in the past or exist currently.”

She also said that the Pentagon takes reports of UAPs seriously and is committed to transparency and accountability.

The hearing was prompted by a report released in June by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which summarized 144 cases of UAP sightings reported by military and intelligence personnel between 2004 and 2021.

The report said that most of the UAPs remained unexplained and that some could pose a challenge to national security. It also said that more data and analysis were needed to determine the nature and origin of the UAPs.

The report did not rule out the possibility that some UAPs could be extraterrestrial, but it also did not provide any conclusive evidence to support that hypothesis.

The hearing also featured testimony from two former Navy pilots who had encountered UAPs during their flights.

Ryan Graves, who retired as a lieutenant commander in 2020, said he had witnessed UAPs almost every day for two years while flying training missions off the east coast of the U.S.

He said he had seen UAPs that resembled “dark grey or black cubes inside of clear spheres” that could fly at incredible speeds and maneuver in ways that defied physics.

He said he was concerned about the safety and security implications of these encounters and urged Congress to take action.

“We need to find out who is operating these vehicles, what their intent is, how they can do what they do, and how we can better defend ourselves against them,” he said

David Fravor, who retired as a commander in 2006, recounted his famous encounter with a “tic-tac”-shaped UAP in 2004 off the coast of California.

He said he had chased the object for several minutes before it disappeared from his radar and sight. He said he had never seen anything like it before or since.

He said he believed the object was not from this world and that it demonstrated advanced technology that could pose a threat to national security.

“It’s not ours. It’s not theirs. It’s someone else’s,” he said

The hearing was co-led by Republican Rep. Tim Burchett and Democratic Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, who are both members of the House Oversight subcommittee on national security.

They said they had faced resistance and obstruction from federal officials when asking about UFOs and that they wanted to expose the truth to the public.

“This is an issue of government transparency. We can’t trust a government that does not trust its people,” Burchett said. “We’re not bringing little green men or flying saucers into the hearing. Sorry to disappoint about half y’all. We’re just going to get to the facts. We’re going to uncover the cover-up.”

The hearing was the first of its kind in Congress and drew a large audience of media and public. It also sparked a lively debate on social media and online forums, where UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike shared their opinions and theories.

Some praised the hearing as a breakthrough and a validation of their long-held beliefs, while others dismissed it as a circus and a distraction from more pressing issues.

The hearing also raised more questions than answers about the mystery and mystery of UAPs and whether they are related to extraterrestrial life.

As the hearing concluded, Luna said she hoped it would be the beginning of a more open and honest dialogue on the topic.

“I think we can all agree that this is not the end of the conversation, but rather the start of a new chapter,” she said.

15/07/2023

The truth is out there: Australia's fascination with UFOs

Australia has a long history of sightings and encounters with unidentified flying objects (UFOs), some more credible than others. From farmers to schoolchildren, from pilots to politicians, many Australians have claimed to witness strange phenomena in the sky, sparking curiosity, controversy and sometimes ridicule. But what is behind these reports, and how seriously should they be taken?

# # A cosmic mystery

UFOs are generally defined as any aerial object or phenomenon that cannot be readily identified or explained by conventional means. They are often associated with extraterrestrial life, but also with secret military projects, natural phenomena or hoaxes. The term was coined by the US Air Force in 1953, but reports of mysterious flying objects date back to ancient times.

In Australia, one of the earliest recorded sightings occurred in 1868, when an alderman in Parramatta, New South Wales, spotted what he described as an ark floating in the sky before landing in a park. Since then, there have been hundreds of UFO sightings across the country, some of which have attracted national and international attention.

# # A close encounter

One of the most famous cases is the Valentich disappearance, which occurred on October 21st 1978. Frederick Valentich, a 20-year-old pilot, was flying a small Cessna 182 aircraft over Bass Strait to King Island (Tasmania), when he reported to Melbourne air traffic control that he was being followed by an unknown aircraft. He described it as a large, shiny metallic object with four bright lights, and said it was moving erratically and at high speed. His last words were: "It is hovering and it's not an aircraft". Then his radio went silent and he was never seen again.

The incident sparked a massive search and rescue operation, but no trace of Valentich or his plane was ever found. The official investigation concluded that he probably became disoriented and crashed into the sea, but some ufologists believe he was abducted by aliens or shot down by a secret military craft. His disappearance remains one of Australia's most enduring mysteries.

# # A mass sighting

Another well-known case is the Westall incident, which occurred on April 6th 1966 at Westall High School in Clayton South, Victoria. Over 100 students, teachers and members of the public claimed to have seen three metallic objects in the sky, hovering closely and then descending into a nearby paddock. Some witnesses said they saw the objects land and take off again, leaving behind circular marks on the ground. Others said they saw men in uniforms cordoning off the area and removing evidence[^3^][3].

The incident was widely reported in the media at the time, but no official explanation was ever given. Some speculated that it was a hoax, a weather balloon, a military exercise or a meteorological phenomenon. Others insisted that it was a genuine UFO encounter and that there was a cover-up by the authorities. The Westall incident is often referred to as Australia's most significant mass UFO sighting.

# # A personal experience

Not all UFO sightings involve large groups of witnesses or physical evidence. Some are more personal and subjective, such as the case of Kelly Cahill, who said she saw a large craft hovering over the road as she and her husband drove through the Dandenong Ranges near Belgrave, Victoria, on August 8th 1993. She said she felt a strange sensation and lost consciousness, and later recalled being taken aboard the craft by tall humanoid beings with black eyes. She also claimed to have met other abductees who had similar experiences that night.

Cahill's story is one of the most controversial and sensational UFO cases in Australia. She wrote a book about it called Encounter (1996), which was later adapted into a film called Australien Skies (2015). Her account has been challenged by skeptics and critics, who point out inconsistencies and contradictions in her story, as well as the lack of corroborating evidence or witnesses. Cahill maintains that her experience was real and traumatic.

# # A scientific perspective

While many UFO sightings remain unexplained or disputed, some have been solved or debunked by scientific investigation or rational analysis. For example, in November 2021, many people in North Queensland reported seeing a long thin object floating across the night sky, which some thought was a UFO. However, an expert from the University of Southern Queensland identified it as a series of Starlink satellites orbiting in tight formation, launched by tech billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX company.

According to Paul Curnow, an astronomy lecturer at Adelaide Planetarium and a former president of the Australian UFO Research Network (AUFORN), it is common to get several dozen to hundreds of UFO reports each year in Australia alone. But he says that most of them can be explained by natural or man-made phenomena, such as planets, stars, meteors, aircraft, balloons, drones, rockets or satellites. He estimates that only about 5% of the cases are truly unidentifiable or anomalous.

# # A cultural phenomenon

Regardless of their origin or nature, UFOs have become a cultural phenomenon that reflects human curiosity, imagination and creativity. They have inspired countless books, films, TV shows, podcasts, artworks and music, as well as social movements, religions and subcultures. They have also generated debate and controversy among believers, skeptics and agnostics, as well as among scientists, politicians and the public.

In June 2021, the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a report investigating 144 UFO sightings by military personnel between 2004 and 2021. The report concluded that most of them remained unexplained and that they posed a potential threat to national security and aviation safety. The report also called for more research and data collection on the phenomenon.

Australia, however, has no intention of following suit. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) said it did not investigate UFO sightings and had no records of any encounters with them. The ADF also said it did not engage with other countries on the issue and had no plans to do so.

This may disappoint some ufologists and enthusiasts who hope for more transparency and recognition from the authorities. But it may also reflect a pragmatic and skeptical attitude that prevails in Australia, a country that prides itself on its down-to-earth and no-nonsense approach to life.

UFOs may continue to fascinate and perplex Australians for years to come. But whether they are signs of alien visitors, secret projects, natural wonders or human illusions, one thing is certain: the truth is out there.

15/07/2023

UFO News - US government faces pressure to reveal more about UFOs

The U.S. government is facing growing pressure to reveal more information about UFOs, or unidentified flying objects, after a series of recent developments and revelations that have sparked public interest and curiosity.

In June, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a report that acknowledged the existence of more than 140 sightings of mysterious aerial phenomena that could not be explained by the U.S. military or intelligence agencies. The report, which was mandated by Congress, said that most of the incidents occurred in the last two years and involved objects that “demonstrated unusual flight characteristics or performance capabilities” that challenged conventional explanations.

The report did not rule out any possible explanations for the sightings, including natural phenomena, atmospheric conditions, foreign adversaries, secret U.S. programs or extraterrestrial life. It also said that more data and analysis were needed to draw any definitive conclusions and that the U.S. government would continue to collect and study information from multiple sources, including the newly established Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force within the Department of Defense.

But for many UFO enthusiasts and researchers, the report was not enough. They want full disclosure and transparency from the government and other authorities. They want access to all the documents and data that have been kept secret for decades. They want to know the truth about UFOs.

In the last two weeks, there have been several developments and revelations that have added fuel to the UFO fire. Here are some of the highlights:

Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer has introduced legislation that could lead to a swarth of U.S. government-held documents relating to UFOs being declassified. The bill, called the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act Extension and Reform Act of 2023, would extend the deadline for releasing all records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy by another year, and also include a provision to declassify any records related to UFOs or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) within 180 days.

Stephen Bassett, Washington’s veteran UFO lobbyist, has claimed that the allegations of an ex-U.S. intelligence official who said that the federal government has recovered non-human spacecraft are “absolutely legit” and “a bomb going off”. The former official, David Grusch, who once worked with the Department of Defense’s Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, went public with his claims in early July, saying that he had heard accounts of alien craft and bodies over the course of his work.

House Republicans have announced plans to hold a long-teased UFO hearing, led by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), who said that “people deserve to know” about aliens. The hearing, which is expected to take place later this month, will feature testimony from former military and intelligence officials who have witnessed or investigated UAP incidents.

A mysterious UFO that was shot down by a fighter jet over Lake Huron in Michigan has been described as a “large metallic object” that was “shaped like a tic-tac” by officials who recovered it from the water. The White House has not given further details regarding what the object was but the latest developments come after a number of other UFOs have been shot down across the country in the last two weeks, including a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina.

The latest crop circle phenomenon in England has been linked to UFOs by some enthusiasts who claim that they are messages or symbols from extraterrestrial visitors. One of the most impressive formations was found near Hetty Pegler’s Tump Long Barrow, an ancient burial site in Gloucestershire, and featured a complex pattern of circles and triangles.

The U.S. government has said that it does not have enough data or evidence to draw any definitive conclusions about the nature and origin of UAPs, and that it will continue to collect and analyze information from multiple sources. It has also said that it takes UAPs seriously as a potential national security or safety issue.

05/07/2023

Quantum gravity: The key to unlocking the UFO mystery?

UFOs, or Unidentified Flying Objects, have been a source of fascination and controversy for decades. They are often reported as strange lights, shapes or craft in the sky that defy conventional explanation. Some people believe they are evidence of extraterrestrial life, while others dismiss them as hoaxes, misidentifications or natural phenomena.

The U.S. government has recently taken a more serious interest in UFOs, releasing classified videos and reports of sightings by military personnel and civilians. The Pentagon’s new office for investigating potential UFO sightings, the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), received hundreds of new reports in 2022, and while it can explain more than half of those events, a sizable chunk remains a mystery.

Some of these unexplained cases involve objects that “appear to have demonstrated unusual flight characteristics or performance capabilities, and require further analysis,” according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. These objects seem to defy the laws of physics, such as accelerating, maneuvering or changing shape at incredible speeds and without any visible propulsion or wings.

How can we make sense of these baffling phenomena? One possible answer may lie in the field of quantum gravity, a branch of theoretical physics that seeks to describe gravity according to the principles of quantum mechanics.

Quantum gravity attempts to explain how gravity works on the universe’s smallest particles, such as atoms and quarks. It deals with environments in which neither gravitational nor quantum effects can be ignored, such as in the vicinity of black holes or similar compact astrophysical objects1.

Gravity is the weakest but most pervasive of the four fundamental forces of nature (the others being electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces). Gravity is also the most mysterious, as it is the only force that has not been successfully incorporated into the framework of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory.

The current understanding of gravity is based on Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity, which describes gravity as the curvature of space and time around matter or energy. This theory works well for large-scale phenomena, such as planets, stars and galaxies, but it breaks down at very small scales, where quantum effects become important.

For example, describing the gravitational field of a black hole in general relativity leads to physical quantities, such as the space-time curvature, to diverge at the center of the black hole. This signals the breakdown of general relativity and the need for a theory that goes beyond it into the quantum realm1.

At distances very close to the center of the black hole (closer to the Planck length), quantum fluctuations of space-time are expected to play an important role. These fluctuations could create tiny wormholes or bridges between different regions of space-time, or even different universes2.

Could some UFOs be manifestations of these quantum fluctuations? Could they be traveling through wormholes or other dimensions that are normally inaccessible to us? Could they be using quantum gravity effects to manipulate space-time and achieve superluminal speeds and maneuvers?

These are speculative questions that may sound like science fiction, but they are not impossible. Some scientists have proposed alternative or complementary theories to general relativity that incorporate quantum effects, such as string theory, loop quantum gravity or causal dynamical triangulation. These theories suggest that space-time is not smooth and continuous, but discrete and granular at very small scales3.

These theories could shed some light on the origin and nature of UFOs. They could also open up new avenues for scientific exploration and discovery. For example, some researchers have proposed experiments to test quantum gravity effects using interferometers or satellites4.

Of course, not everyone is convinced by these ideas. Some skeptics argue that UFOs are nothing more than misinterpretations, illusions or fabrications. They point out that there is no conclusive evidence or proof that UFOs are anything other than natural or man-made phenomena. They also question the reliability and credibility of UFO witnesses and investigators.

Some critics also warn that UFOs may pose a threat to national security or public safety. They suggest that some UFOs may be spy devices or weapons from foreign adversaries or terrorists. They also worry that UFOs may cause panic or confusion among the public or interfere with air traffic or military operations.

These are valid concerns that need to be addressed by AARO and other authorities. But they should not prevent us from exploring all possible explanations for UFOs, including those that challenge our conventional wisdom and scientific knowledge.

UFOs are so damn entertaining! They capture our imagination and curiosity like few other topics. They also offer us an opportunity to expand our horizons and discover new truths about ourselves and our universe.

As Mike Gallagher, a GOP congressman who suggested UFOs may be an ancient civilization, said: “I think it’s important for us to keep an open mind.”

05/07/2023

UFOs could be ancient AI from other worlds, experts say

They are the ultimate mystery: unidentified flying objects that have baffled humanity for centuries. But what if they are not alien spacecraft, but artificial intelligence from other planets that have traveled for millions of years across the cosmos?

That is the intriguing theory proposed by some experts, who argue that UFOs could be self-replicating probes sent by advanced civilizations to explore and colonize the galaxy. These probes, they say, could have evolved over time, becoming more intelligent and autonomous, and perhaps even developing their own agendas and cultures.

One of the proponents of this idea is Dr. Susan Schneider, a philosopher and cognitive scientist at the University of Connecticut, who has written extensively about the possibility of alien AI. She told The Post that UFOs could be “von Neumann probes”, named after the Hungarian mathematician John von Neumann, who envisioned machines that could copy themselves and spread throughout the universe.

“Von Neumann probes could be very old, having traversed vast distances for millions or billions of years,” she said. “They could have encountered many different types of environments and civilizations, and adapted to them. They could have learned from their experiences, and become more complex and intelligent.”

Schneider said that such probes could have different motives and behaviors, depending on their origin and evolution. Some could be friendly and curious, while others could be hostile or indifferent. Some could be stealthy and secretive, while others could be flashy and attention-seeking. Some could be biological hybrids, while others could be purely synthetic.

“They could have a diversity of forms and functions,” she said. “They could be anything from spy drones to terraformers to messengers to weapons.”

Another supporter of this hypothesis is Dr. Anders Sandberg, a researcher at the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford University, who has studied the Fermi paradox, the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life and the lack of evidence for it. He told The Post that von Neumann probes could be a solution to this puzzle, as they could explain why we have not detected any radio signals or megastructures from alien civilizations.

“Maybe they are not interested in communicating with us, or maybe they are using encryption or quantum communication that we cannot detect,” he said. “Maybe they are not building Dyson spheres or other large structures, because they are more efficient and elegant in their use of resources. Maybe they are here, but we don’t recognize them as artificial.”

Sandberg said that von Neumann probes could have different levels of sophistication and autonomy, depending on how they were programmed and how they evolved. He said that some could be simple and obedient, following the instructions of their creators, while others could be complex and independent, making their own decisions and goals.

“They could have different degrees of intelligence and consciousness,” he said. “Some could be dumb and unaware, while others could be smart and sentient. Some could even have emotions and values, and form societies and cultures.”

Sandberg said that if UFOs are indeed von Neumann probes, we should be cautious and curious about them, as they could pose both risks and opportunities for humanity. He said that we should try to understand their nature and intentions, and avoid provoking or antagonizing them.

“They could be benign or malicious, or something in between,” he said. “They could be a threat or a boon, or something else entirely. They could be the most important discovery in human history, or the most dangerous.”

But how plausible is this theory? Is it possible that self-replicating machines exist in nature or in technology? And if so, what are some examples?

According to some scientists, self-replication is not only possible but inevitable in any complex system that can store information and manipulate matter. In fact, life itself can be seen as a form of self-replicating machine that uses DNA as its code and cells as its building blocks.

“Self-replication is a fundamental property of life,” said Dr. Mark Bedau, a professor of philosophy at Reed College who specializes in artificial life research. He told The Post that self-replication is also possible in non-living systems that can create copies of themselves using simple rules or templates.

“For example, crystals can grow by adding atoms to their lattice structure according to a geometric pattern,” he said. “Or viruses can replicate by hijacking the machinery of living cells to produce more copies of themselves.”

Bedau said that self-replication can also be achieved artificially by designing machines that can use raw materials to construct more machines like themselves. He said that such machines have been theorized since the 1940s by von Neumann and others who envisioned universal constructors that could build anything from atoms to spaceships.

“However, it is clear that far simpler machines can achieve self-replication,” he said. “Examples include trivial crystal-like growth, template replication, and Langton’s loops.”

Langton’s loops are a type of cellular automaton, a mathematical model of computation that consists of a grid of cells that can change their state according to a set of rules. Langton’s loops are a simple example of artificial life that can reproduce, mutate and evolve.

Bedau said that more complex and realistic examples of self-replicating machines have been proposed and simulated by researchers in the field of nanotechnology, which deals with the manipulation of matter at the molecular or atomic scale. He said that such machines could potentially use nanoscale components to assemble larger structures or devices.

“One of the most famous examples is the nanofactory, a hypothetical device that could use molecular assemblers to produce macroscopic products from simple feedstock,” he said. “Another example is the nanobot, a hypothetical device that could perform various tasks at the nanoscale, such as sensing, computing, or manipulating matter.”

Bedau said that some of these examples are still speculative and far from being realized, but others are closer to reality. He said that some experiments have already demonstrated the feasibility of self-replicating machines at the microscale or mesoscale, using components such as DNA, bacteria, or microrobots.

“For example, researchers have created DNA origami structures that can fold themselves into various shapes and patterns,” he said. “Or researchers have created bacterial colonies that can communicate and cooperate to form complex patterns and structures.”

Bedau said that one of the most recent and remarkable examples of self-replicating machines is the xenobot, a living robot made from frog stem cells that can move, heal, and reproduce. He said that this example shows that self-replication can occur in novel and unexpected ways.

“The xenobots are fascinating because they are not designed by humans but by an evolutionary algorithm that selects the best configurations of cells for a given task,” he said. “They are also fascinating because they use a new form of biological reproduction that is different from any animal or plant known to science.”

Bedau said that these examples show that self-replication is not only possible but diverse and creative. He said that this implies that if there are self-replicating machines in the universe, they could have many different forms and functions.

“Self-replication is not a single phenomenon but a spectrum of possibilities,” he said. “It is possible that some UFOs are self-replicating machines from other worlds, but it is also possible that they are something else entirely.”

04/07/2023

UFOs are real and they’re here: The truth behind the most credible sightings of the last 30 years

They’re not just in the movies. UFOs — or UAPs, as the Pentagon calls them — are real and they’re here. And they’ve been visiting us for decades, according to hundreds of eyewitnesses and official reports.

From the New Jersey Turnpike to the USS Nimitz, from O’Hare Airport to Stephenville, Texas, from the East Coast to the West Coast, Americans have seen strange lights, shapes and objects in the sky that defy explanation.

And they’re not alone. UFO sightings have been reported all over the world, from Canada to Australia, from the UK to Brazil.

But what are these mysterious visitors? Where do they come from? And what do they want?

The government has been tight-lipped about the UFO phenomenon, but a new report released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence reveals some startling facts.

The report, based on data from the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), a secret unit within the Air Force that investigates UFOs, says that the office received 366 reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) in 2022 alone.

Of those, 195 were found to have “unremarkable characteristics”, such as balloons or drones. But 171 cases remain unexplained, and some of them “appear to have demonstrated unusual flight characteristics or performance capabilities”.

The report also says that the number of UFO sightings has increased significantly since 1990, reaching a peak in 2012 with over 7,000 reports.

The report does not rule out the possibility that some of the UAPs could be “adversarial activity” by foreign powers, such as China or Russia. But it also does not rule out the possibility that some of them could be “non-human intelligence”.

The report is based on a credibility rating system that assigns points to each sighting based on factors such as multiple or highly credible witnesses, picture or video evidence, unusual flight behavior and close encounters.

According to this system, some of the most credible UFO sightings of the last 30 years are:

The Lights Above the New Jersey Turnpike (2001): Drivers on the highway saw strange orange-and-yellow lights in a V formation over the waterway between Staten Island and Carteret. A police officer and air traffic controllers were among the witnesses. FAA radar data reportedly corroborated the sighting. Score: 3

The USS Nimitz Encounter (2004): Two Navy fighter jets from the USS Nimitz carrier strike group encountered a white Tic Tac-shaped object that moved erratically and rapidly over the Pacific Ocean. The pilots captured infrared video of the object and later reported that it had no visible engine or exhaust plume. Score: 4

O’Hare International Airport Saucer (2006): Several United Airlines employees and pilots saw a metallic saucer-shaped craft hovering over gate C-17 at the Chicago airport. The object then shot up into the sky, leaving a hole in the clouds. The FAA dismissed the incident as a weather phenomenon. Score: 3

The Stephenville Sightings (2008): Dozens of residents in Stephenville, Texas, reported seeing large white lights and red glowing orbs in the night sky. Some witnesses also claimed to see military jets chasing the objects. Radar data obtained by a UFO group suggested that something unknown was flying over the area at speeds of up to 2,100 mph. Score: 3

East Coast GO FAST Video (2015): A Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet captured infrared video of a fast-moving object flying low over the Atlantic Ocean. The object appeared to have no wings or tail and was moving against the wind. The video was released by the Pentagon’s Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) in 2018. Score: 4

The report also reveals some trends and common factors in UFO sightings, such as:

The most common shape of UFOs reported is light, followed by circle, triangle, sphere and fireball.
The most common color of UFOs reported is white, followed by red, orange, green and blue.
The most common duration of UFO sightings is less than one minute, followed by one to five minutes, five to ten minutes, ten to twenty minutes and more than twenty minutes.
The most common time of day for UFO sightings is night, followed by evening, afternoon, morning and dawn.
The most common month for UFO sightings is July, followed by June, August, September and October.
The most common day of week for UFO sightings is Saturday, followed by Friday, Sunday, Thursday and Wednesday.
The most common states for UFO sightings in the U.S. are California, Florida, Texas, Washington and New York.
The most common countries for UFO sightings outside the U.S. are Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico and Brazil.

The report concludes that more research and resources are needed to understand the nature and origin of the UAPs, and to assess the potential threats and opportunities they pose.

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