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Secret rocket launch spooks South Koreans
A secret rocket launch in South Korea on December 30, 2022, has set social media abuzz. Many citizens reported seeing a suspicious flying object and mysterious lights across the country. But the country’s defence ministry later confirmed the soaring object was a solid-fuelled rocket it had test-fired. The launch was not announced to the public as it involved sensitive military security issues, officials said.
‘I’m scared’: South Korea’s secret rocket launch sparks UFO alarm
Some people said they saw mysterious lights, and others speculated it was a drone light show or a supernatural phenomenon.
Some people said they saw mysterious lights, and others speculated it was a drone light show or a supernatural phenomenon.
Pentagon has received ‘several hundreds’ of new UFO reports
However, the new All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office has not found any evidence of alien life.
However, the new All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office has not found any evidence of alien life.
‘China is a frenemy’: Neil deGrasse Tyson on space race
Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most recognisable scientists in the world. The American astrophysicist is renowned for combining wisdom and wit to break down complex ideas for his millions of fans. In this episode of Talking Post, Tyson sits down with SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo to discuss China-US competition in space, UFOs and life after death from a cosmic perspective.
Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most recognisable scientists in the world. The American astrophysicist is renowned for combining wisdom and wit to break down complex ideas for his millions of fans. In this episode of Talking Post, Tyson sits down with SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo to discuss China-US competition in space, UFOs and life after death from a cosmic perspective.
Nasa joins hunt for UFOs, hiring experts to solve ‘perplexing mysteries’
The US space agency is launching a project that will recruit top scientists to examine unidentified aerial phenomena.
The US space agency is launching a project that will recruit top scientists to examine unidentified aerial phenomena.
‘They are real’: US holds rare public hearing on UFOs
An increasing number of unidentified flying objects have been reported in the sky over the past 20 years, a top US defence official told lawmakers.
An increasing number of unidentified flying objects have been reported in the sky over the past 20 years, a top US defence official told lawmakers.
Pakistan warns India after crash of mystery flying object
Islamabad summoned New Delhi’s charge d’affaires to lodge a protest after the high-altitude supersonic object crashed near Pakistan’s Mian Channu.
Islamabad summoned New Delhi’s charge d’affaires to lodge a protest after the high-altitude supersonic object crashed near Pakistan’s Mian Channu.
Nasa’s giant space telescope reaches final stop 1 million miles from Earth
The US$10 billion observatory is now in place in orbit around the sun as it prepares to give scientists a look at the dawn of the universe.
The US$10 billion observatory is now in place in orbit around the sun as it prepares to give scientists a look at the dawn of the universe.
Are we alone? Chris Hadfield on UFOs and China in space
While many may know him for singing David Bowie’s Space Oddity in orbit, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is a man of many more accomplishments. A former International Space Station (ISS) commander, fighter pilot and engineer, Hadfield has made space accessible to millions on Earth through his videos. In the latest episode of Talking Post, the astronaut and author of The Apollo Murders joins SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo to discuss the final frontier, aliens, the ISS and China’s space programme.
While many may know him for singing David Bowie’s Space Oddity in orbit, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is a man of many more accomplishments. A former International Space Station (ISS) commander, fighter pilot and engineer, Hadfield has made space accessible to millions on Earth through his videos. In the latest episode of Talking Post, the astronaut and author of The Apollo Murders joins SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo to discuss the final frontier, aliens, the ISS and China’s space programme.
Pentagon creates new office to probe UFO reports
The US military is worried some of the unidentified aerial phenomena spotted by pilots may represent unknown technologies of strategic rivals.
The US military is worried some of the unidentified aerial phenomena spotted by pilots may represent unknown technologies of strategic rivals.
Michio Kaku on aliens, the space race and hypersonic weapons
From UFOs to hypersonic weapons and China in space, American theoretical physicist and futurist Michio Kaku covers it all in the fourth episode of Talking Post with SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo. Nothing is off limits for the co-founder of string field theory and author of the new book The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything.
From UFOs to hypersonic weapons and China in space, American theoretical physicist and futurist Michio Kaku covers it all in the fourth episode of Talking Post with SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo. Nothing is off limits for the co-founder of string field theory and author of the new book The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything.
Who was ‘jet pack man’ flying over LA? FBI floats a theory
A police helicopter recorded images of what looked like a ‘Jack Skellington’ balloon around the time pilots claim to have sighted a human flier last year.
A police helicopter recorded images of what looked like a ‘Jack Skellington’ balloon around the time pilots claim to have sighted a human flier last year.
Mars rocks collected by Perseverance rover boost case for alien life
Two samples show signs of contact with water for a long period, revealing a potentially habitable environment in ancient times.
Two samples show signs of contact with water for a long period, revealing a potentially habitable environment in ancient times.
How China’s flying submarine drone could change sea battles
Researchers suggest their cross-medium UAV, which moved between water and air seven times in one test, capitalises on stealth underwater and agility in the air.
Researchers suggest their cross-medium UAV, which moved between water and air seven times in one test, capitalises on stealth underwater and agility in the air.
Letters | The call of UFOs: the proof is out there
The idea of extraterrestrial life fuels writers’ and filmmakers’ imaginations and makes for an abundance of tantalising conspiracy theories about aliens out there monitoring us. But who can say with absolute certainty that there aren’t beings with higher intelligence in this planetary system and beyond?
The idea of extraterrestrial life fuels writers’ and filmmakers’ imaginations and makes for an abundance of tantalising conspiracy theories about aliens out there monitoring us. But who can say with absolute certainty that there aren’t beings with higher intelligence in this planetary system and beyond?
US report on Pentagon-documented UFOs leaves sightings unexplained
The report said defence and intelligence analysts lack sufficient data to determine the nature of mysterious flying objects.
The report said defence and intelligence analysts lack sufficient data to determine the nature of mysterious flying objects.
US pilot talks about UFO incident
The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence will release a landmark report based on the work of a US Navy-led task force established by the Pentagon in August 2020 examining unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) incidents. US Senator Marco Rubio was instrumental in commissioning the report, ordered as part of broader legislation passed in 2020. Retired Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich experienced a UAP incident in 2004, and has spoken to the media about it and her thoughts on the upcoming report.
The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence will release a landmark report based on the work of a US Navy-led task force established by the Pentagon in August 2020 examining unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) incidents. US Senator Marco Rubio was instrumental in commissioning the report, ordered as part of broader legislation passed in 2020. Retired Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich experienced a UAP incident in 2004, and has spoken to the media about it and her thoughts on the upcoming report.
politico | UFOs catch interest of US Congress
US lawmakers used to laugh when asked about UFOs. Now they have real questions – and they’re eager for the rare answers they will get this week.
US lawmakers used to laugh when asked about UFOs. Now they have real questions – and they’re eager for the rare answers they will get this week.
China military uses AI to track rapidly increasing UFOs
To the People’s Liberation Army they are ‘unidentified air conditions’ and artificial intelligence is the best way to keep up with them.
To the People’s Liberation Army they are ‘unidentified air conditions’ and artificial intelligence is the best way to keep up with them.
No evidence mystery UFOs were alien spacecraft, US report says
A highly anticipated US government probe found no evidence that unexplained aerial phenomena spotted in recent years by US military personnel are aliens.
A highly anticipated US government probe found no evidence that unexplained aerial phenomena spotted in recent years by US military personnel are aliens.
politico | Pentagon watchdog opens new probe into US military’s handling of UFOs
The investigation comes as Congress awaits a public report, due next month, from a host of national security agencies on the issue.
The investigation comes as Congress awaits a public report, due next month, from a host of national security agencies on the issue.
Nearby ‘super-Earth’ could give scientists a boost in search for alien life
The planet, known as Gliese 486 b, could offer clues about atmospheres on distant worlds out of reach of current instruments.
The planet, known as Gliese 486 b, could offer clues about atmospheres on distant worlds out of reach of current instruments.
Proof aliens exist? Interstellar object ‘the first sign of intelligent life’
An interstellar object to our solar system in 2017 may be our first sign of intelligent life beyond Earth says an astrobiologist. The object, ‘Oumuamua, may be some kind of buoy, a probe launcher, or just a piece of junk, Avi Loeb theorises.
An interstellar object to our solar system in 2017 may be our first sign of intelligent life beyond Earth says an astrobiologist. The object, ‘Oumuamua, may be some kind of buoy, a probe launcher, or just a piece of junk, Avi Loeb theorises.
Nasa’s Perseverance rover makes historic Mars landing
The most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world arrives safely on the red planet after ‘seven minutes of terror’.
The most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world arrives safely on the red planet after ‘seven minutes of terror’.
Silver monolith torched in Congo after mysterious appearance
The 3.7-metre object is the latest in a series of mystery structures that have appeared around the world, sparking debate over their origin.
The 3.7-metre object is the latest in a series of mystery structures that have appeared around the world, sparking debate over their origin.
Scientists detect water vapour emanating from Mars
The discovery offers new clues about whether the red planet could have once hosted life.
The discovery offers new clues about whether the red planet could have once hosted life.
US parents pardoned for bizarre ‘balloon boy’ hoax that fooled millions
Richard and Mayumi Heene falsely claimed in 2009 that their six-year-old son Falcon had floated away in a home-made balloon shaped like a flying saucer.
Richard and Mayumi Heene falsely claimed in 2009 that their six-year-old son Falcon had floated away in a home-made balloon shaped like a flying saucer.
Massive telescope featured in James Bond movie collapses
The celebrated Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico collapsed when its 900-tonne receiver platform plunged 140 metres onto the radio dish below.
The celebrated Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico collapsed when its 900-tonne receiver platform plunged 140 metres onto the radio dish below.
Mysterious gleaming obelisk discovered in US desert
The object has inflamed the imaginations of UFO spotters, conspiracy theorists and Stanley Kubrick fans around the world.
The object has inflamed the imaginations of UFO spotters, conspiracy theorists and Stanley Kubrick fans around the world.
Pentagon forming UFO task force after Trump told Fox host he’d look into it
Defence Department previously released footage of US aircraft encountering unidentified flying objects.
Defence Department previously released footage of US aircraft encountering unidentified flying objects.