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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.

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.

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.

The Six Observables – Elizondo Model

Discover the “Six Observables” framework defining unique UAP traits, from lift without propulsion to trans‑medium travel, shaping modern analysis.

FOIA & The Black Vault: How to Read Docs

If you study UAP seriously, your best “sensors” are often declassified records, FOIA releases, and agency reading rooms. But getting...

Tic Tac: Shape & Performance Claims

The “Tic Tac” UAP, first described during the 2004 Nimitz incident, refers to a smooth, white, wingless object tracked by...

Report on the ODNI UAP Reports (2021–2023)

Between 2021 and 2023, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), in partnership first with the Navy’s UAP...

Abduction Cannon: research methods and critiques

“Abduction studies” sits at the crossroads of UAP research, clinical psychology, folklore, and law. Since the 1960s, investigators have proposed...

Roswell (1947): Documents and Disputes

Explore verified records and ongoing debates surrounding the 1947 Roswell incident, from military reports to modern UAP investigations.

Project Blue Book Records & Data Archives

Explore Project Blue Book (1947–1969), the U.S. Air Force’s definitive UAP archive - its data, structure, findings, and modern research value.

Trans-Medium Behavior: Known Physics vs Claims

Trans-medium UAP, the idea that a single craft slips from air to water or space to atmosphere without losing speed,...

NUFORC & MUFON: Civilian Data Sources

Civilian reporting pipelines are the front door of modern UAP research. Two names dominate in English-language reporting: This explainer maps...

Rendlesham Forest (1980): Britain’s Best Known UAP Case

Explore the 1980 Rendlesham Forest incident - Britain’s most documented UAP case linking Cold War events, official records, and lasting human impacts.