The US Department of Defense has reported over 270 instances of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), also known as UFOs, during an eight-month period. According to the report, none of the UAPs identified between August 2020 and April 2021 were found to have originated from space. While none of these have been confirmed to be of foreign origin, investigations are underway.
Officials have expressed concerns over the potential flight safety risks posed by these UAPs. Although none of the UAPs were reported to have maneuvered dangerously close to civil or military aircraft, their mere presence in the airspace is considered a potential hazard. The Pentagon takes these reports very seriously, prioritizing the safety of service personnel, bases, installations, and the protection of US operations security.
In addition to these reports, the agency is also investigating 17 sightings that occurred between 2019 and 2022, which were not included in earlier reports. NASA has also taken an interest in the UAP phenomenon, convening a group of experts in 2022 to review how UAP data is collected. The group found no evidence to suggest that UAPs are extraterrestrial. Despite the stigma associated with the field, NASA officially joined the search for UFOs in September this year.
Key Takeaways:
- Over a recent eight-month period, the U.S. Department of Defense received more than 270 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, though none were confirmed to have originated from space or to be of foreign origin.
- While no UAPs were reported to have posed immediate danger to civil or military aircraft, their presence in the airspace is considered a potential flight safety hazard.
- NASA has taken the UAP phenomenon seriously, convening a group of experts in 2022 to review UAP data collection and even launching a new program to track these mystery flying objects.
“The Department of Defense in the United States said in a Tuesday (Oct 17) report to Congress that more than 270 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, were made to the government in a recent eight-month period.”
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