The Global Threat (Full Episode) | UFOs: Investigating the Unknown
National Geographic・33 minutes read
UFO sightings and encounters have been more widespread than realized, with various governments, organizations, and individuals actively investigating and reporting on these phenomena. Advocates for UFO research, transparency, and formal investigations have sparked global interest and prompted questions about the existence and nature of unidentified flying objects.
Insights
UFO sightings have been documented worldwide, with governments like the US, France, Chile, and Costa Rica taking them seriously, pointing to a global interest in investigating these phenomena for aviation safety and national security.
High-profile cases like the Japan Airlines incident and the O'Hare Airport sighting have raised concerns about aviation safety, leading to calls for increased transparency and further investigation into UFOs, even prompting former government officials to advocate for a serious pursuit of understanding these events.
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Recent questions
What is the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP)?
A confidential reporting center for UFO sightings in aviation.
Who advocated for scientific scrutiny of UFOs?
Dr. J. Allen Hynek.
What event prompted calls for the US government to reopen its UFO investigation?
Witnesses observing a majestic triangle craft under intelligent control.
What was the focus of Leslie Kean's book on UFO sightings?
Featuring firsthand accounts of UFO sightings.
What prompted global interest in the Pentagon's UFO research program?
Launching a program in 2007 and coinciding with a press conference.