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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 From Space: ISRO Captures World's Largest Religious Gathering
January 23, 2025
India's space agency, ISRO, has released satellite images of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, offering a unique perspective on the world's largest religious gathering.
The images, captured by sophisticated optical satellites and Radarsat, showcase the massive infrastructure erected to accommodate an estimated 40 crore (400 million) visitors over 45 days.
The images were taken by the National Remote Sensing Centre in Hyderabad and show the development of the temporary tent city and the numerous pontoon bridges built across the river network.
The details are so precise that the layout of the tent city, roads, and supporting infrastructure are clearly visible.
The Uttar Pradesh administration is using these images to help manage the event, particularly in mitigating the risk of disasters and stampedes.
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh highlighted the role of technology in managing such large-scale events, stating that the Maha Kumbh Mela exemplifies the fusion of tradition and technology for a better future.
Time series photos of the Prayagraj Parade Ground show the site's transformation, from an empty field on April 6, 2024, to a bustling hub by January 10, 2025.
The first image from April 6 shows the parade ground as a clear field. By December 22, significant development has taken place, and finally, the January 10 image shows a massive crowd gathered on the site.
This illustrates the scale and speed at which infrastructure for the Maha Kumbh Mela was built.
Another set of images focuses on Shivalay Park, a new park created specifically for the event.
The April 6, 2024, image shows an empty field, while the December 22 image reveals the completed Shivalay Park, notably landscaped in the shape of the map of India.
A final image from January 10, 2025, shows the park in use.
The image would focus on a section of the River Ganges, specifically highlighting the network of temporary pontoon bridges constructed for the Kumbh Mela.
These bridges facilitate the movement of people across the river, easing congestion and ensuring smooth access to different areas of the Mela.
This year's Maha Kumbh Mela boasts an impressive infrastructure, with 150,000 tents, 3,000 kitchens, 145,000 restrooms, and 99 parking lots.
Over eight crore people have already taken a dip at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.
To accommodate the vast number of pilgrims, 26 hectares of land have been reclaimed, and approximately 12 kilometres of additional bathing ghats have been created.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/techandscience/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-from-space-isro-captures-world-s-largest-religious-gathering/ar-AA1xFTVZ#
https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/quantum-physics-discovery-light-travels-through-both-space-and-time/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41567-023-01993-w
Quantum physics discovery: Light travels through both space and time
Jan 25, 2025 4:51 AM PST
Physicists from Imperial College London have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in quantum physics by reimagining the classic double-slit experiment—this time in the dimension of time.
Led by Professor Riccardo Sapienza from the Department of Physics, the team studied how light interacts with a material whose optical properties can change within a few femtoseconds.
This innovative approach sheds new light on the fundamental nature of light itself.
The original double-slit experiment, conducted by Thomas Young in 1801, revealed that light behaves as a wave. Subsequent experiments demonstrated its dual nature, showing that light also acts as particles.
In the classical experiment, light was passed through two physical slits, creating an interference pattern indicative of wave behavior.
This landmark discovery became a cornerstone in understanding quantum mechanics, influencing how particles like electrons and atoms are studied.
In this modern reinterpretation, the experiment moves beyond physical slits and instead manipulates the frequency of light.
Using lasers, the researchers altered the optical properties of a thin film of indium-tin-oxide—a material commonly used in smartphone screens—with femtosecond-level precision.
By changing the film’s reflectivity, they managed to modify the color of light and produce interference-like patterns created by the interaction of different light frequencies.
Published in Nature Physics, the study highlights both fundamental discoveries and practical implications.
"This experiment reveals more about the fundamental nature of light while serving as a stepping-stone to creating materials that can control light in both space and time," Sapienza explained.
These advanced materials could revolutionize industries ranging from telecommunications to medicine by enabling unprecedented control over light.
One significant breakthrough from this research is its potential to enable new forms of spectroscopy. These methods could analyze the temporal structure of light pulses at the scale of a single oscillation of radiation.
As co-author Professor Sir John Pendry noted, "The double time slits experiment opens the door to a whole new spectroscopy capable of resolving the temporal structure of a light pulse on the scale of one period of the radiation."
The implications extend far beyond theoretical physics. The ability to precisely control the timing and frequency of light could transform telecommunications by enabling faster, more reliable data transmission.
With improved optical switches, future communication networks could achieve higher speeds and efficiency, ultimately leading to advancements in internet connectivity and other technologies.
This research not only expands our understanding of quantum physics but also paves the way for transformative applications that could shape the future of technology and science.
In computing, the development of metamaterials that control light could result in optical processors that are faster and more energy-efficient than traditional electronic processors.
Optical computing, where light replaces electricity, has long been a goal for researchers because it promises higher data processing speeds with less energy consumption.
Such technology could revolutionize computing by making devices more powerful while reducing their environmental impact.
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Medical technology is another field that stands to benefit from these discoveries. Light’s potential to be precisely controlled in both space and time could lead to more advanced imaging tools for diagnostics and treatment.
This might allow for earlier detection of diseases or the ability to precisely target and destroy cancer cells without harming surrounding tissue, reducing side effects in treatments like chemotherapy.
The experiment also lays the foundation for further research into "time crystals," which are materials that have repeating structures not just in space but also in time.
According to co-author Professor Stefan Maier, "The concept of time crystals has the potential to lead to ultrafast, parallelized optical switches."
These time crystals might help researchers achieve even more refined control over light, opening new avenues for technological advancement.
The significance of this experiment extends beyond telecommunications, computing, and medicine.
Metamaterials like the ones used in this research could have broader applications in industries such as energy, transportation, aerospace, and defense.
For instance, controlling light at such a fine level might enable more efficient energy systems or advanced sensor technologies for aircraft and vehicles.
Even black hole physics could be explored through these new quantum experiments, adding to the wide-ranging impact of this research.
As technology advances, the role of metamaterials and quantum physics will become increasingly critical.
The ability to manipulate light in space and time holds the promise of reshaping how we interact with the world, offering faster, more efficient, and more precise tools across industries.
This breakthrough by the Imperial College London team marks a significant leap in that direction, showing how curiosity-driven research can lead to innovations that ripple through many fields.
As Professor Sapienza stated, this experiment is just the beginning: "Our work serves as a stepping-stone to creating the ultimate materials."
With further exploration, these innovations could lead to entirely new ways of understanding and controlling light, providing tools that change everything from the devices in our pockets to the way we diagnose and treat diseases.
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https://www.blueorigin.com/news/new-shepard-ns-29-mission
New Shepard’s 29th Mission Will Fly 30 Payloads, Mimic the Moon’s Gravity
Jan 24, 2025
Blue Origin’s next New Shepard flight, NS-29, will simulate the Moon’s gravity and fly 30 payloads, all but one of which is focused on testing lunar-related technologies.
The launch window opens on Tuesday, January 28, at 10:00 AM CST / 1600 UTC from Launch Site One in West Texas. The webcast will begin 15 minutes before liftoff.
The payloads will experience at least two minutes of lunar gravity forces, a first for New Shepard and made possible in part through support from NASA.
The flight will test six broad lunar technology areas: In-situ resource utilization, dust mitigation, advanced habitation systems, sensors and instrumentation, small spacecraft technologies, and entry descent and landing. Proving out these technologies at lower cost is another step toward Blue Origin’s mission to lower the cost of access to space for the benefit of Earth.
It also enables NASA and other lunar surface technology providers to test innovations critical to achieving Artemis program goals and exploring the Moon’s surface.
The New Shepard crew capsule is using its Reaction Control System (RCS) to spin up to approximately 11 revolutions per minute.
This spin rate simulates one-sixth Earth gravity at the midpoint of the crew capsule lockers. In simulated lunar gravity, customers can accelerate their learning and technology readiness for lunar payloads at much lower cost.
Previously, the Moon’s gravity could only be simulated a few seconds at a time via centrifuge drop tower or for ~20 seconds aboard parabolic flights.
New Shepard’s 29th flight brings the total number of commercial payloads flown on New Shepard to more than 175.
Of the mission's 30 payloads, 29 will fly inside the crew capsule and one will fly on the booster with exposure to the ambient space environment.
More than half are supported by NASA’s Flight Opportunities program, which is managed by the agency’s Space Technology Mission Directorate.
Four of the payloads are from Honeybee Robotics, a division within Blue Origin’s In-Space Systems business. Honeybee’s experiments will test technologies focused on penetrating, excavating, and processing lunar regolith.
This mission will fly our dedicated payloads capsule paired with our recently-debuted booster, demonstrating the compatibility between the boosters and capsules in our fleet and increasing launch availability for our customers.
We now have three capsules and two boosters in service to better address sales demand for payloads and astronauts.
The mission will also carry thousands of postcards on behalf of Club for the Future, Blue Origin’s STEAM-focused nonprofit whose mission is to inspire and mobilize future generations to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
The organization has engaged more than 44 million people globally since its founding in 2019. Students can submit digital postcards here.
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NS-29 Manifest Highlights
Electrostatic Dust Lofting (EDL), NASA Kennedy Space Center: EDL is a project studying how Moon dust gets electrically charged and lifted up when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Insights from this study will help future lunar missions address dust problems.
The project was created by NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida along with the University of Central Florida and the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Fluidic Operations in Reduced Gravity Experiment (FORGE), NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL): FORGE will test how to manage liquids and gases in space.
This technology is critical for instruments that may monitor water quality for astronauts or search for evidence of life on ocean worlds in our solar system.
Honey Bubble Excitation Experiment (H-BEE), Honeybee Robotics: H-BEE is a tool evaluating how bubbles behave in thick liquids on the Moon.
The insights will help better predict how oxygen bubbles will act in melted Moon rock during a process called molten regolith electrolysis.
Soil Properties Assessment Resistance and Thermal Analysis (SPARTA), JPL: SPARTA is a toolkit designed for geomechanical testing below the lunar surface.
The test aims to understand how lunar gravity affects its performance. SPARTA was created by JPL in Southern California and developed by Honeybee Robotics.
Lunar-g Combustion Investigation (LUCI), NASA Glenn Research Center: LUCI is an experiment to study how materials catch fire in the Moon's gravity compared to Earth's.
The findings will help NASA and its partners create safer living and working habitats for people on the Moon.
This project is developed by NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, together with Voyager Technologies.
Film Evaporation MEMS Tunable Array Micropropulsion System (FEMTA), Purdue University: FEMTA is a water-based micro-propulsion system in development by researchers at Purdue.
This small thruster helps precisely control the direction and positioning of small satellites.
The experiments are measuring how well FEMTA and its passive propellant delivery system work in the low-gravity environment of space. The experiment will be flown on the New Shepard booster.
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The sounds of BepiColombo's sixth flight past Mercury
24/01/2025
Listen to the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft as it flew past Mercury on 8 January 2025.
This sixth and final flyby used the little planet's gravity to steer the spacecraft on course for entering orbit around Mercury in 2026.
What you can hear in the sonification soundtrack of this video are real spacecraft vibrations measured by the Italian Spring Accelerometer (ISA) instrument.
The accelerometer data have been shifted in frequency to make them audible to human ears – one hour of measurements have been sped up to one minute of sound.
BepiColombo is always shaking ever so slightly: fuel is slightly sloshing, the solar panels are vibrating at their natural frequency, heat pipes are pushing vapour through small tubes, and so forth.
This creates the eerie underlying hum throughout the video.
But as BepiColombo gets closer to Mercury, ISA detects other forces acting on the spacecraft. Most scientifically interesting are the audible shocks that sound like short, soft bongs.
These are caused by the spacecraft responding to entering and exiting Mercury's shadow, where the Sun's intense radiation is suddenly blocked.
One of ISA's scientific goals is to monitor the changes in the ‘solar radiation pressure’ – a force caused by sunlight striking BepiColombo as it orbits the Sun and, eventually, Mercury.
The loudest noises – an ominous ‘rumbling’ – are caused by the spacecraft's large solar panels rotating.
The first rotation occurs in shadow at 00:17 in the video, while the second adjustment at 00:51 was also captured by one of the spacecraft’s monitoring cameras.
Faint sounds like wind being picked up in a phone call, which grow more audible around 30 seconds into the video, are caused by Mercury's gravitational field pulling the nearest and furthest parts of the spacecraft by different amounts.
As the planet's gravity stretches the spacecraft ever so slightly, the spacecraft responds structurally. At the same time, the onboard reaction wheels change their speed to maintain the spacecraft's orientation, which you can hear as a frequency shift in the background.
This is the last time that many of these effects can be measured with BepiColombo's largest solar panels, which make the spacecraft more susceptible to vibrations.
The spacecraft module carrying these panels will not enter orbit around Mercury with the mission's two orbiter spacecraft.
The video shows an accurate simulation of the spacecraft and its route past Mercury during the flyby, made with the SPICE-enhanced Cosmographia spacecraft visualisation tool.
The inset that appears 38 seconds into the video shows real photographs taken by one of BepiColombo's monitoring cameras.
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2025/01/The_sounds_of_BepiColombo_s_sixth_flight_past_Mercury
Chinese rocket booster falls to Earth, explodes near home
January 24, 2025
China successfully launched a classified satellite on Thursday (Jan. 23), but a spent booster from the mission fell shockingly close to a family home.
The TJS-14 satellite launched on a Long March 3B rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center on Thursday at 10:32 a.m. EST (1532 GMT; 11:32 p.m. local time).
The satellite is safely on its way to geostationary orbit, but one of the rocket's four strap-on side boosters fell to Earth in a populated area of Zhenyuan County in Guizhou province.
Security camera footage posted on the social media platform Sina Weibo captured the scene of two family members reacting to an explosion near their home that lit up the night sky.
Fortunately, the booster, which exploded on impact, fell in what appeared to be hills above the house.
It is the latest in a long line of close calls involving China's Long March rockets, particularly the Long March 3B.
The Long March 3B launches regularly from Xichang, a spaceport that was established deep inland for security reasons during the Cold War.
This means the early stages of the rocket fall on land, whereas most nations launch rockets from coastal areas, seeing stages fall into the oceans.
The 3B is one of China's older workhorse rockets; it uses a toxic hypergolic propellant mix of hydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide.
The rocket's first stage is accompanied by four 7.4-foot-wide (2.25 meters) boosters.
These often have residual propellant, which means the stages explode on impact with the ground, while remaining fuel and oxidizer could harm people or animals.
China's space authorities take some safety measures ahead of each launch, including calculating and evacuating closure areas, also known as drop zones.
Affected areas are issued with notices, as well as warnings not to approach any wreckage.
However, despite such protocols and tests with parachutes and grid fins to further control the drop zones, accidents and close calls are still occurring.
The country's first three launch sites were built deep inland, but new spaceports have been built on Hainan island, south China, while there are also sea launch facilities on the coast of Shandong province in East China.
China, however, still launches regularly from its inland site, and incidents will likely continue.
Thursday's launch was China's sixth of 2025. The country could launch around 100 times this year, and the Long March 3B will be in action regularly, including launching the Tianwen 2 asteroid sample-return mission.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/chinese-rocket-booster-falls-to-earth-explodes-near-home-video
https://x.com/AJ_FI/status/1882695517702078839
Fischer regains leadership of Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee
January 24, 2025
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) has reclaimed the chairmanship of the Senate Armed Services Committee’s Strategic Forces Subcommittee, the panel announced Jan. 24.
Fischer previously served as the subcommittee’s ranking Republican.
The Strategic Forces subcommittee oversees the United States’ nuclear weapons programs, missile defense systems, space programs, and arms control initiatives.
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), who chaired the subcommittee during the 118th Congress, steps into the role of ranking member.
Fischer’s state is home to Offutt Air Force Base, the headquarters of the U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), which plays a central role in nuclear deterrence and global strike operations.
A member of the Senate since 2013, Fischer has been a proponent of modernizing the nation’s strategic forces and of increased investment in the U.S. nuclear triad — the interlocking system of land-based missiles, submarine-launched missiles, and strategic bombers that underpin the country’s nuclear deterrence strategy.
Fischer also has advocated for increased funding for next-generation missile defense systems and space-based surveillance technologies to counter emerging threats, such as China’s hypersonic glide vehicles.
https://spacenews.com/fischer-regains-leadership-of-senate-strategic-forces-subcommittee/
https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ID=A02C60AB-FDBE-42E8-B096-D51415F52619
Drone attack on hospital kills 67 in Sudan
25th January 2025
A drone attack on one of the last functioning hospitals in El-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed 67 people and injured dozens, local activists and a medical source said on Saturday.
“Thirty-seven of those injured in the drone strike yesterday died today, bringing the number of victims up to 67,” the source told AFP, requesting anonymity for fear of retaliation.
He added that a number of those injured were still being treated but could not give an exact figure.
The bombing of the Saudi Hospital late Friday had “led to the destruction” of the hospital’s emergency building, the source said.
AFP could not independently verify which of Sudan’s warring sides had launched the attack.
Since April 2023, the Sudanese army has been at war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have seized nearly the entire vast western region of Darfur.
Since May, they have besieged El-Fasher, the state capital of North Darfur, but have not managed to claim the city where army-aligned militias have repeatedly pushed them back.
Last week, the RSF issued an ultimatum demanding army forces and allies leave the city by Wednesday afternoon in advance of an expected offensive.
Local activists have reported intermittent fighting since, including repeated artillery fire from the RSF on the famine-hit Abu Shouk displacement camp.
On Friday morning alone, heavy shelling killed eight people in the camp, according to civil society group the Darfur General Coordination of Camps for the Displaced and Refugees.
The United Nations has voiced alarm, calling on both parties to ensure the protection of the city’s civilian population — some two million people.
“The people of El-Fasher have suffered so much already,” Seif Magango, spokesman of the UN rights office, said Wednesday.
– RSF drones –
According to the medical source, the Saudi Hospital’s emergency building had been hit by an RSF drone “a few weeks ago”.
Between December 9 and January 14, Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab observed three advanced drones at the RSF-controlled Nyala Airport, some 200 kilometres (124 miles) south.
In its report, it said the Chinese-made drones have “significant electronic surveillance and warfare capabilities and can be equipped with air-to-ground munitions”, but could not verify which countries had purchased them.
The United Arab Emirates has been repeatedly accused of funnelling weapons, including drones, to the RSF.
United Nations experts determined in December 2023 that the allegations were “credible,” but Abu Dhabi has issued repeated denials in the face of mounting international criticism.
In December, it assured the Joe Biden administration that it was “not now transferring any weapons” to the RSF.
But on Friday, two US lawmakers said the UAE had violated its promises to Washington and “is continuing to provide weapons” to the RSF — who the United States concluded earlier this month had committed “genocide” in Darfur.
https://punchng.com/drone-attack-on-hospital-kills-67-in-sudan/
Maha Kumbh 2025: Mesmerising Drone Show Lights Up Night Sky in Prayagraj
22:46 IST, January 25th 2025
A spectacular drone show illuminated the Maha Kumbh Mela area in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday evening.
Drones ascended into the sky in perfect synchronisation during the show, forming captivating shapes and visuals.
These displays highlighted scenes from Indian culture, spirituality, and the significance of the Maha Kumbh, it said.
The dazzling coordination of lights and music promises to leave millions of devotees and tourists spellbound.
To ensure the event's smooth execution, stringent security measures have been put in place and during the rehearsal, local administration, police, and tourism department officials collaborated to review the security and technical arrangements at the venue, ensuring seamless coordination, an official statement said.
Earlier this week, the Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO ) released before and after satellite images of the tent city here giving an insight into the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh which is drawing crores of people from across the world to take a holy dip at the Sangam.
Maha Kumbh, a mega-religious event organised every 12 years, is being held in Prayagraj from January 13 and will continue for 45 days till February 26.
More than eight crore pilgrims have taken a holy dip at the Sangam so far
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https://www.republicworld.com/india/maha-kumbh-2025-mesmerising-drone-show-lights-up-night-sky-in-prayagraj-watch
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And for the search.
I understand Baker's side of it too.
Either way, it's just a courtesy for anons.
Eagles to host drone show over Art Museum on Saturday night and give away two tickets to NFC title game
January 24, 2025
As the Eagles prepare for Sunday's playoff game against the Washington Commanders, fans can cheer the team on in style Saturday night with the return of its drone show.
Starting at 7 p.m., the programmed aircraft will fly over the Philadelphia Museum of Art for 10 minutes, creating images of the logo and spelling out "Go Birds" and "It's a Philly Thing."
The Eagles mascot Swoop, a drumline and the cheerleaders will also be at the event. Two years ago, the team held a drone show before the Eagles hosted the 49ers in the NFC championship game.
The team also flew the aircraft at a watch party for the season-opening game in Brazil on Sept. 6.
The drones will launch from the museum and face east toward the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Attendees should head to Eakins Oval on the parkway for the best views, according to the team.
Sitting on the steps at the museum will not be permitted, and the show won't be visible from that area.
During the event, the team will also raffle off two tickets to Sunday's NFC championship game.
Fans can enter the sweepstakes by scanning a QR code formed in the sky by the drones and on signs hung around the area.
The Art Museum is offering discounted admission in honor of the playoffs. Friday through Sunday, anyone wearing Eagles gear will get $5 off the price of admission.
The museum will also hang team banners above the steps and light its east facade green.
https://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-drone-show-art-museum-saturday/
Northeast drone sightings surge again after FAA lifts restrictions
Jan. 25, 2025, 10:45 a.m. ET
They’re baaaaack.
The mysterious, SUV-sized drones flying over New Jersey and New York have returned.
A brief lull in activity that coincided with flight restrictions imposed by the feds has ended, now that the Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ban.
And the mysterious unmanned aircraft aren’t just plaguing the Big Apple and the Garden State.
“We’ve received over 100 reports in the past three weeks that mention drones across the US,” Enigma Labs spokesperson Christine Kim said, citing the company’s user-generated figures.
“We created our live active drone map in December to help the public and investigators track drone sightings in the tri-state.”
New Jersey remains a hotbed of drone activity, Kim claimed.
The New York-based company’s “unidentified anomalous phenomena”-cataloging iPhone app and interactive map received a total of 22,000 sightings in 2024, with most concentrated in the Northeast.
“We’ve been getting more and more reports, including a surge of them last week,” Kim said, with 28 reports, including one of a floating, color-shifting object over Hoboken on Jan. 14.
Enigma Labs relies on user-submitted information and began tracking sightings in late November when mysterious flying objects began generating fear and panic in the Garden State and around the country,
Since then, it’s received 650 reports of drone sightings in the US, with 154 coming in January alone — including recent sightings in Hoboken and Stockton, N.J.
Over 50% of reports to Enigma described the objects as “hovering” or staying airborne for extended periods of time, while 25% indicated objects were observed moving in swarms of five or more.
The uptick came after sightings plummeted by 43% following the FAA flight restrictions imposed on Dec. 18, Kim said.
On that same day, Enigma received nearly 50 sightings. A week later, only four sightings were reported.
The restrictions were lifted Jan. 17, and since then, Enigma’s received 22 reports of sightings.
So far in all of January, Enigma’s documented more than 150 reported sightings.
Federal officials in December dismissed the sightings as misidentified planes approaching the area’s airports.
Kim said the Enigma Labs app will be available for Android phones via the Google Play store next month. In the meantime, the company launched a hotline: 1-833-SAW-A-UFO.
https://nypost.com/2025/01/25/us-news/northeast-drone-sightings-surge-again-after-faa-limits-lifted/
AskaPol
New Oversight Subcommittee Chair Timmons: UAPs will "come up" but focused on "drone incursions”
Jan 24, 2025
Rep. William Timmons (R-SC) — Chair, House Oversight Subcommittee on Military & Foreign Affairs
Ask a Pol asks:
Do you think the restructuring of the Oversight Committee will have any impact on the UAP investigation?
Key Timmons:
“We are considering a hearing on drone incursions into military airspace,” Rep. William Timmons exclusively tells Ask a Pol.
“It's not really a UAP hearing. That will, at some point come up, for sure, but it's more drone incursions.”
Caught our ear:
“I don't necessarily agree with that,” Timmons tells us.
https://www.askapoluaps.com/p/drones-not-uaps-timmons-focus-on-oversight
Moskowitz goads Trump on UAP disclosure: "I would support him releasing more information”
Jan 25, 2025
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) — Congressional UAP Caucus; Judiciary Committee
Ask a Pol asks:
What does you moving off of the Oversight Committee — which has been leading the UAP investigation in the US House of Representatives — and onto the Judiciary Committee in this new, 119th Congress mean for your role in the ongoing UFO investigation?
Key Moskowitz:
“It means that when they do that, I can wave on to the committee,” Rep. Jared Moskowitz exclusively tells Ask a Pol. “I can ask to be waved onto the committee.”
Caught our ear:
“Let's see if he does it, right?” Moskowitz tells us of Trump’s promise to release.
“Like, he's talked about it. He says that the American people have a right to know. I would support him releasing more information.”
https://www.askapoluaps.com/p/moskowitz-goading-trump-on-uap-disclosure
Demand President Trump Release UAP Data
January 24, 2025
Take action now—email the President by completing this form!
As president, Donald Trump has a historic opportunity to define his leadership by releasing all unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) or UFO information held by the Executive Branch that does not compromise national security. Write to him today!
For decades, the truth about non-human intelligence (NHI) and UFO/UAP has been hidden from the American people. This secrecy has:
Obstructed scientific inquiry into transformative phenomena.
Denied access to technologies that could solve challenges like energy and transportation.
Undermined trust in government transparency and accountability.
Since May 2022, Congress has worked to uncover the truth through hearings and introducing the UAP Disclosure Act. Yet, Executive Branch agencies continue to obscure the facts and fail to engage transparently with lawmakers and the public. The March 2024 report from the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) was another glaring failure, leaving critical questions unanswered.
Whistleblowers are ready to reveal evidence of crash retrievals, reverse-engineering, and NHI, but fear reprisal without protections.
President Trump has vowed to confront the “Deep State” and restore government accountability. Releasing UFO/UAP information would be a bold first step toward fulfilling this promise.
We call on President Trump to:
Direct the release of UAP data from the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and contractors.
Implement the UAP Disclosure Act by Executive Order, ensuring responsible declassification and transparency.
Establish whistleblower protections to empower insiders to testify without fear of retaliation.
This action would demonstrate bold leadership, restore public trust, and position the U.S. as a global leader in transparency and scientific progress.
https://newparadigminstitute.org/take-action/demand-president-trump-release-uap-data/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNASi2YU1eA