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People have witnessed strange things in the sky for millennia, yet only since 1950 have we used a specific term to refer to these mysterious objects: UFOs or Unidentified Flying Objects. Today this term is often used to refer to any unexplained aerial phenomenon.
Many of these objects turn out to be familiar objects or atmospheric phenomena, while a small percentage remains unexplained and some even attribute these sightings as signs from alien visitors!
Unidentified flying object
UFOs have captured our nation’s fascination for decades, leading to theories about extraterrestrial life and speculations regarding conspiracy. Some experts are now calling UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). But what exactly are UAPs, and from where do they originate?
This month, a US report will examine reported sightings of strange crafts capable of moving in ways current aircraft cannot. Congress ordered this inquiry, and will look at 120 incidents where strange flying objects have been reported. Most likely US technologies are not responsible; however, this doesn’t rule out alien involvement either.
Experts anticipate focusing on identifying the craft and who owns it; further investigation could even lead to the downing of an alleged Chinese spy balloon.
In 1952, five years after Kenneth Arnold reported seeing nine saucer-shaped objects in the sky, the Air Force coined the term “UFO.” Since then, its usage has expanded to encompass other spherical or oval-shaped objects which appeared to defy gravity.
Some experts have claimed that the term “UFO” can be misleading as it implies these events are caused by extraterrestrial beings from another world, but recent research indicates otherwise; most sightings likely come from weather balloons or drones rather than alien visitors from another realm.
Unidentified aerial phenomenon
Once UFO sightings became a widely reported phenomena, government authorities started taking them seriously and investigating them. The Air Force initiated Project Sign as an official project to collect data on UFOs and their behavior; then followed Project Grudge and Project Blue Book which ran for over 10 years. Though congressional hearings on these phenomena may reignite our curiosity for them, their impact will probably remain minimal: All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office at Pentagon received hundreds of reports since being established but could only explain a fraction of them while many remain unexplained.
The agency aims to reduce the baggage associated with “UFO”, and has attempted this by shifting away from using acronyms and emphasizing anomalies themselves over their source or origin. They have also changed their focus from eyewitness accounts toward sensor data; but one must keep in mind that UAPs have yet to be linked with alien life forms or extraterrestrial encounters and fuzzy videos and personal narratives are unlikely to convince scientists of such links.
But the public remains fascinated with UAPs. The phenomenon has inspired conspiracy theorists and many movies and TV shows; one particularly influential series was “X-Files”, released in the 90s which depicted secret government attempts at covering up information regarding extraterrestrial intelligence.
Unidentified aerial vehicle
UFO sightings have recently come under increased scrutiny following the unveiling of a secret Pentagon program designed to investigate them. This sparked renewed interest and disproved stereotypes associated with UFO enthusiasts; legitimizing an area of study previously plagued with speculation, conspiracy theories and stereotypes.
One of the keys to unravelling these mysterious objects lies in collecting better data, and government is taking steps in that regard. Not only has ODNI been established; NASA also has created a team of experts specifically charged with investigating incidents involving UFOs and aliens. Though their efforts may have caused some criticism in civilian UFO circles, their presence has brought to light this topic and its various aspects.
Reports by pilots often involve reports of strange objects moving at high speeds that seem to defy the laws of physics, often described as being completely smooth without seams or rivets, unlike traditional aircraft.
There have been thousands of reports of unexplained aerial phenomena, though only a fraction are confirmed. Many incidents may be attributable to weather conditions, natural atmospheric phenomena or camera equipment; but others could indicate extraterrestrial life.
Unidentified aerial phenomena
Unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) are unexplained objects found in the air, water and space that defy explanation. They often take on spherical or oval-shaped forms and appear to travel at high speeds despite conventional laws of physics – some even claim they come from another planet!
Occasional UAP encounters have been reported by both military and commercial pilots. Some UAPs were even shot down; most turned out to be weather balloons, drones, or small aircraft but there remain unexplained reports as well.
US officials has informed that The Pentagon plans on publishing a new report this month regarding UAPs (unidentified aerial vehicles). The agency plans on investigating recent incidents as well as any threats they pose to civilian aircraft or national security, relying on satellite, radar and eyewitness reports as sources.
The report will analyze the limitations of current research, which has been hindered by limited high-quality observations. Furthermore, NASA will receive guidance as to what data can be gathered in future in order to shed more light on these events as well as possible technological solutions available that might detect and trace their source. A panel comprised of scientists from both private and public sectors is expected to make recommendations within six months on this matter.
