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Kenneth Arnold and the Modern UAP Era (1947)

In June 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold’s Mount Rainier sighting launched the “flying saucer” era, reshaping U.S. views on UFOs and government inquiry.

The Washington D.C. UAP Flap (1952)

In July 1952, Washington D.C. experienced a series of radar and visual UAP sightings that triggered national headlines, military alerts, and ongoing debate.

Transient Astronomical Objects and the 1952 UAP Flap

In 2024, astronomers led by Enrique Solano and Beatriz Villarroel reported a mysterious 1952 triple transient, challenging known astrophysical explanations.

The Belgium Wave: Triangles & Radar (1989-1991)

Explore the Belgian UFO wave of 1989–1991, a landmark UAP case blending eyewitness accounts, radar data, and military investigation.

Tehran UAP Incident (1976)

In 1976, Tehran’s skies hosted a dramatic UAP encounter involving F-4 interceptors, radar anomalies, and lasting defense intelligence intrigue.

Project Sign/Grudge: Early US Government Posture

Explore how early U.S. Air Force projects: Sign, Grudge, and Blue Book; shaped official responses to UAP reports from 1947 through the early Cold War.

The Condon Report (1968)

Explore the Condon Report (1966–1968), the University of Colorado’s landmark study that shaped U.S. policy and debate on UFOs and scientific inquiry.

French UAP Agencies (CNES/GEIPAN)

France’s GEIPAN, part of CNES, is the world’s longest-running state UAP program, dedicated to collecting, analyzing, and publishing UAP cases transparently.

The Canary Islands UAP Incident (1976)

June 22, 1976, evening falls over the Canary Islands when a fierce star seems to lift off the western horizon....

NASA’s 2023 UAP Study

NASA’s 2023 UAP report defines a new, data-first framework using standardized, multi-sensor, open science to advance reliable UAP research.

AARO and Disinformation

AARO’s 2024 Historical Record Review finds no verified evidence of non-human craft, linking UAP myths to misidentification and disinformation.

UAP Incursions at Malmstrom AFB and Nuclear Sites (2000–2010)

From 2000–2010, renewed veteran testimony and major missile outages revived scrutiny of U.S. nuclear bases’ ties to UAP incidents.

Kecksburg UAP Crash (1965)

In December 1965, a brilliant fireball over the Great Lakes sparked the enduring Kecksburg mystery, blending meteor science with UAP intrigue.

FLIR, Gimbal, GoFast: An Explainer

Explore how the Navy’s FLIR, Gimbal, and GoFast UAP videos shaped modern analysis, official findings, and the science behind parallax illusions.

Westall School Incident (1966)

Discover the 1966 Westall UFO incident in Melbourne, where hundreds witnessed mysterious disc-shaped objects, sparking decades of investigation.

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