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Opening ceremony for Osaka Expo held ahead of full public start
April 12, 2025 18:29
Dignitaries including Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attended the opening ceremony for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka on Saturday, a day before the long-anticipated event opens its doors to the public.
The first world expo in Japan since the 2005 event in Aichi Prefecture, it is themed on "life" and ways to create a sustainable future society.
In total, 158 countries and regions are set to exhibit at the expo lasting for six months until Oct. 13.
Acts and entertainment at the opening ceremony held at the expo's Yumeshima venue in the western Japan city included breakdancing, a life-themed lights show and musical performances.
Crown Prince Fumihito, the expo's honorary president, and his wife, Crown Princess Kiko, also attended.
In his speech declaring the opening of the expo, Emperor Naruhito said he hopes it will be "an opportunity for the world to create a sustainable future."
Addressing the ceremony, Ishiba said the expo "provides a stage for the people of the world to come together and exchange dialogue," adding that it "will show the world a new Japan."
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/04/063fc31dc047-opening-ceremony-for-osaka-expo-held-ahead-of-full-public-start.html
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/
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Remarks by CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman at the 40th Space Symposium
April 11, 2025
Thank you so much! How’s everybody doing today? I feel great. That might be a surprise to some of you.
We’re in the middle of a year-long CR… there’s a rumor that we’ll have a trillion-dollar budget incoming… there’s also these sudden, unscheduled personnel changes… and I’ve got all these space threats to deal with?
But I’m not stressed, because I’ve got a secret weapon. Thanks to Jennifer, my wife, I am stress free.
You see, she gave me this stress ball. Whenever I’m feeling anxious, I just squeeze it, and everything gets better.
Who wants it? Here you go, catch! Okay, don’t fight over it…
But I’m really excited to be here for the 40th Space Symposium! Four decades—hard to believe. Congratulations on an incredible milestone!
Speaking of milestones, 66 years ago today—April 9th, 1959—saw the creation of a whole new space profession.
That’s because this was the day that NASA announced the names of the Mercury Seven: America’s first astronauts.
The event took place in the new space agency’s first headquarters, in the ballroom of the Dolley Madison House on Lafayette Square, right across from the White House.
I’ve been lobbying for the Space Force to move in there… but no luck, yet. Anyway, the Mercury Seven were Alan Shepard, “Gus” Grissom, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Scott Carpenter, Deke Slayton, and Gordon Cooper.
They were instantly famous! According to Time Magazine, they were America’s first space celebrities… “Seven men cut of the same stone as Columbus, Magellan, Daniel Boone, Orville and Wilbur Wright…”
By virtue of being the first, these seven military test pilots set the standards, built the processes and established the culture that followed.
As one NASA official later recalled, "I soon learned if you saw someone wearing a short-sleeved Ban-Lon shirt and aviator sunglasses, you were looking at an astronaut…"
Now, those Ban-Lon shirts may have sadly gone out of style, but those sunglasses are still a hit with the cool space crowd to this day.
Seriously, though, a lot has changed since then, and we’re not living in the 1960s anymore.
Back then, it made perfect sense to aggregate capability onto small numbers of complex and expensive satellites, secure in the knowledge that they were remote and untouchable.
But the space domain today looks nothing like that benign environment we enjoyed 60 years ago… or even the environment in which I began my career just 34 years ago.
In 1965, only 3 nations had the ability to launch rockets into orbit.
Today, there are 15 nations capable of space launch. 88 countries have satellites in orbit, and every nation has access to the benefits of space capabilities.
This means the effort to keep track of what’s being launched into space and how those satellites are being used is becoming tougher. Tougher still when there are actors deliberately being unclear with their intentions.
Potential adversaries have realized the unique strategic advantage of space superiority. They know, as we do, that control of the ultimate high ground is critical to success in all the other domains. This means we must treat space like a warfighting domain… because it very much IS one.
Space has become the central nervous system of Joint and Combined operations. It is a pre-requisite for air superiority, which in turn lays the groundwork for land and sea operations. And space capabilities are THE critical enabler for modern power projection.
As with other elements of military operations, critical advantages can become strategic vulnerabilities if not safeguarded.
Our adversaries recognize that spacepower is a linchpin to success for any conflict among great powers—the first domino that must fall before larger objectives may be achieved.
Simply put, space superiority is now a prerequisite for battlefield success.
So, regardless of whether or not you believe space superiority will win the next war, it must be recognized that we will most certainly lose without it.
And by “we,” make no mistake: I mean the United States AND our Allies and Partners around the world. As Secretary Hegseth recently stated, “America first does not mean America alone.”
cont.
https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4153024/remarks-by-cso-gen-chance-saltzman-at-the-40th-space-symposium/
The newest GOES weather satellite in NOAA's fleet is now fully operational
April 11, 2025
The final satellite in NOAA's GOES-R weather satellite series has a new place in orbit … and a new name.
The GOES-19 weather satellite, which launched into orbit in June 2024, has officially taken the place of its predecessor GOES-16 to watch over the Western Hemisphere from its perch 22,236 miles (35,785 kilometers) above us.
To mark the milestone, the satellite has the new name of GOES East to serve as the dominant geostationary satellite in the fleet, NOAA officials said in a statement.
"With GOES-19 now in operation, NOAA has delivered the full fleet of GOES-R satellites to orbit, providing the most sophisticated technology ever flown in space to help forecast weather on Earth," said Stephen Volz, assistant administrator for NOAA's Satellite and Information Service, in the statement.
"GOES-19 supports NOAA's mission to provide secure and timely access to global environmental data and information to promote and protect the nation's security, environment, economy and quality of life."
As GOES East, the satellite will be responsible for keeping a watchful eye on tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean, and monitor weather such as severe storms, wildfires, and atmospheric rivers.
Just like its siblings, GOES-19 is equipped with technology to produce high-resolution imagery, take measurements of the atmosphere, and track the location and intensity of lightning in real-time.
If that's not exciting enough for scientists, this satellite also hosts NOAA's first compact coronagraph instrument (CCOR-1), monitoring the sun's activity.
"CCOR-1 is a game-changer for ensuring our nation is resilient to solar storms, monitoring massive eruptions of energy from the sun in real time," Clinton Wallace, director of NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, said in the statement.
"With dramatically improved resolution and faster detection, it helps us better predict dangerous space weather that can impact satellites, GPS, astronaut safety, aviation and power grids, ensuring we can protect critical technology and infrastructure like never before."
https://www.space.com/the-universe/earth/newest-us-goes-weather-satellite-fully-operational-video
https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaas-goes-19-satellite-now-operational-providing-critical-new-data-to-forecasters
NOAA budget proposal would affect weather satellite, other space programs
April 11, 2025
DENVER — The White House’s budget proposal for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would seek to make major changes in a weather satellite program as well as transfer space weather and space traffic management efforts.
NOAA received a draft of the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal from the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) April 10.
The document, known as a passback, offers the agency a chance to seek any final changes in the proposal before the budget proposal is formally released by the administration.
Like the NASA budget passback, which proposed severe cuts in its science programs, the NOAA passback would make major changes to many of its space-related activities.
Among them is the Geostationary Extended Observations, or GeoXO, program that will develop a new generation of weather satellites operating in geostationary orbit starting in the early 2030s
According to a source familiar with the contents of the passback, OMB seeks a “major overhaul” of the GeoXO program.
That would include removing instruments perceived to focus on climate rather than weather data, such as those that study atmospheric composition and ocean color.
The changes, OMB claims, are intended to cut costs of GeoXO.
The program has an estimated total cost of nearly $20 billion over its 30-year life, including costs for six satellites, their instruments and operations.
The passback also proposes to terminate cooperation between NASA and NOAA on GeoXO.
NASA handles procurement and technical management of the GeoXO satellites and instruments, and will procure their launches, a role NASA has long played in NOAA satellite programs.
It was uncertain what benefits this would provide, given a lack of internal NOAA expertise in satellite development.
Another element of the NOAA passback would move the Space Weather Prediction Center from NOAA to the Department of Homeland Security.
The center monitors space weather and issues warnings of solar storms. It was unclear what the proposed move would mean for NOAA spacecraft and instruments that provide space weather data.
The passback would also direct the Office of Space Commerce, located within NOAA, to develop a plan to transfer the space traffic coordination system it is development, the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS).
That transfer would be to an unspecified “non-government entity” that could be a company or a nonprofit organization.
The office recently hailed progress on TraCSS, with the full system expected to enter service by next January.
Handing over TraCSS would save the government little money: the office requested $75.6 million in its fiscal year 2025 budget proposal, most of which would be spent on TraCSS.
The changes to space-related programs at NOAA are part of broader changes proposed for the agency in the passback, focused in large part on climate programs. That has alarmed many scientists as well as members of Congress.
“Trump’s budget plan for NOAA is both outrageous and dangerous,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), ranking member of the House Science Committee, in a statement, adding that she would work to block “this idiotic plan” from being implemented.
https://spacenews.com/noaa-budget-proposal-would-affect-weather-satellite-other-space-programs/
SpaceX NROL-192 Mission
April 12, 2025 5:25 a.m. PT
On Saturday, April 12 at 5:25 a.m. PT, Falcon 9 launched the NROL-192 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
This was the 24th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched NROL-87, NROL-85, SARah-1, SWOT, Transporter-8, Transporter-9, NROL-146, Bandwagon-2, NROL-153 and 14 Starlink missions.
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=nrol-192
SpaceX Starlink Mission
April 12, 2025 8:53 p.m. ET
SpaceX is targeting Saturday, April 12 for a Falcon 9 launch of 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Liftoff is targeted for 8:53 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 12:42 a.m. ET on Sunday, April 13. If needed, additional launch opportunities are also available on Sunday, April 13 starting at 8:20 p.m. ET
A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX. You can also watch the webcast on the new X TV app.
This is the 10th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-8, Polaris Dawn, CRS-31, Astranis: From One to Many, IM-2, and four Starlink missions.
Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-17
Kremlin reveals content of Putin’s talks with Trump envoy
11 Apr, 2025 21:10
The discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and White House special envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday involved “aspects of the settlement of the Ukraine conflict,” the Kremlin has announced, declining to provide further details.
Witkoff visited Russia on Friday and met with Putin in St. Petersburg. The meeting lasted over four hours and the content of the talks has been largely kept under wraps by Moscow and Washington.
However, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the issue during a press briefing earlier in the day when asked by a reporter about the purpose of Witkoff’s visit to Russia.
According to Leavitt, the visit was aimed at facilitating direct US communications with the Kremlin as part of a broader effort to negotiate a ceasefire and eventual peace agreement in the Ukraine conflict.
The Trump administration faced growing internal divisions this week after Witkoff allegedly proposed a ceasefire plan that would recognize Russian control over four eastern regions claimed by both Moscow and Kiev, Reuters reported on Friday citing anonymous sources.
During a White House meeting with President Donald Trump last week, Witkoff argued that recognizing Russian ownership of Lugansk, Donetsk, Zaporozhye, and Kherson was the swiftest path to halting the war, the outlet’s sources said.
General Keith Kellogg, Trump’s Ukraine envoy, reportedly pushed back, stressing Ukraine would not accept full territorial concessions.
The meeting reportedly concluded without a decision from Trump, who has repeatedly said he wants to broker a ceasefire by May. Witkoff subsequently traveled to Russia on Friday for talks with Putin.
The episode has deepened rifts within the Trump administration, as officials debate how to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Reuters wrote. Witkoff’s approach, previously outlined in a March interview with Tucker Carlson, has reportedly alarmed both Republican lawmakers and US allies.
“They’re Russian-speaking,” Witkoff told Carlson of the eastern territories. “There have been referendums where the overwhelming majority of the people have indicated that they want to be under Russian rule.”
Several Republicans reportedly contacted National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to raise concerns about Witkoff’s stance, criticizing him for echoing Russian rhetoric.
A recent dinner with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who until recently was under US sanctions, further stirred controversy. Originally planned at Witkoff’s home, it was moved to the White House after security concerns were raised.
Despite criticism, Witkoff retains strong backing from Trump and some administration officials. Waltz praised his efforts, citing his business background and recent diplomatic activity, including securing the release of US citizen Marc Fogel from Russia.
https://www.rt.com/news/615638-putin-witkoff-talks-russia/
In First, Estonia Detains Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker
April 12, 2025
Estonia has detained a Russia-linked tanker, marking the Baltic country’s first maritime operation targeting the so-called “shadow fleet” transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions, the Postimees news outlet reported.
The vessel was intercepted in the early hours of Friday near Aegna Island in Muuga Bay as it sailed through Estonian territorial waters en route to the Russian port of Ust-Luga.
Authorities stopped the ship to verify its documentation and legal status, Estonian Navy Commander Ivo Värk told reporters at a press conference.
The tanker, identified as the Kiwala, was reportedly operating under the flag of Djibouti, according to vessel-tracking service MarineTraffic.
However, at the time of its detention, it was not flying a national flag — a violation of maritime law. The crew later produced a flag certificate, but a representative for Djibouti’s maritime authority denied that the ship was listed in its national registry.
Estonian transportation authorities are now inspecting the ship’s structure and reviewing its documentation to ensure it poses no threat to maritime safety, Postimees reported. The Kiwala is now under the guard of three Estonian naval vessels.
Veiko Kommusaar, deputy chief of Estonia’s Police and Border Guard Board, confirmed that the tanker is sanctioned by the EU.
It has also been sanctioned by the U.K., Canada, and Switzerland, according to the Ukrainian sanctions-monitoring portal War & Sanctions.
On board were 24 third-country individuals. The ship’s captain, a Chinese national, cooperated with Estonian authorities, Postimees reported. The rest of the people on board were preliminarily identified as citizens of Mauritania.
War & Sanctions noted that the Kiwala was previously commanded by a man named Sergei Kharchenko.
The vessel is owned by Tirad Shipping, a Mauritius-registered company whose fleet consists solely of the Kiwala. The tanker previously belonged to Turkish and Indian shipping firms.
The detention comes two days after the Estonian parliament passed legislation granting the country’s Defense Forces the authority to use force against vessels in the Baltic Sea if they are found to pose a threat to national security.
The law was passed in response to a rise in suspected sabotage incidents, including damage to undersea cables and critical infrastructure, which Estonian officials believe is orchestrated by Russian intelligence services.
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/11/in-first-estonia-detains-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-a88699
https://dronexl.co/2025/04/12/flying-sun-1000-drone-illuminates-night-operations/
Flying Sun 1000 Drone Illuminates Night Operations with 300,000 Lumens
April 12, 2025
A new drone system from Freefly Systems, the Flying Sun 1000, promises to transform nighttime operations by delivering stadium-level illumination from the air.
Equipped with 288 high-power LEDs, this quadcopter generates 300,000 lumens, enabling construction, emergency response, and filmmaking in near-daylight conditions.
Unlike traditional lighting solutions, the drone offers mobility, rapid deployment, and enhanced safety, potentially redefining how industries tackle low-light challenges, reports Fast Company.
A Bright Solution for Nighttime Challenges
The Flying Sun 1000, built on FreeFly Systems‘ Alta X heavy-lift quadcopter, addresses the limitations of conventional lighting systems.
“Traditional light towers are bulky, slow, and costly to set up, often leaving gaps in area coverage,” Freefly Systems notes.
Ground-based lights require extensive cabling and infrastructure, creating trip hazards and electrical risks, especially in disaster zones with flooding or debris.
The Flying Sun 1000, by contrast, hovers above, delivering a 60-degree spotlight that moves with crews, covering up to 130,000 square feet (12,077 square meters).
At 100 feet (30.5 meters) altitude, the drone illuminates 14,000 square feet (1,301 square meters) at 10 foot-candles—comparable to a well-lit parking lot or hallway.
At 316 feet (96 meters), coverage expands to 137,000 square feet (12,728 square meters), though intensity drops to 1 foot-candle, akin to bright moonlight.
This flexibility allows operators to adjust altitude for specific tasks, from detailed construction work to broad-area Search and Rescue.
Technical Breakdown: Power and Cooling
The system’s 288 LEDs, arranged across four 72-lamp panels, draw 3,333 watts—equivalent to a stadium floodlight. To manage heat, Freefly leverages the Alta X’s propeller downwash.
“The downwash from the drone’s propellers actively cools the LED lights,” the company explains, ensuring “thousands of hours between light service.”
This thermal management prevents overheating, extending component lifespan and maintaining performance during extended operations.
The Alta X platform, designed for payloads up to 33 pounds (15 kilograms), typically offers 20–50 minutes of flight time on dual 16-Ah lithium-ion batteries, depending on load.
However, the Flying Sun 1000’s LEDs reduce untethered flight to an estimated 5–10 minutes at full brightness.
For longer missions, a tether to a 5-kilowatt generator, battery bank, or electric vehicle enables indefinite operation, making it ideal for prolonged emergency responses or night shoots.
The drone’s foldable propellers and compact design allow a single operator to deploy it in minutes, a stark contrast to the crews needed for traditional lighting rigs.
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Industry Applications and Market Implications
The Flying Sun 1000 targets commercial and government sectors, with applications spanning construction, security, disaster relief, and filmmaking.
In construction, its mobility eliminates downtime from repositioning lights, enhancing productivity on 24-hour sites.
For emergency response, the drone’s ability to illuminate rugged terrain without ground infrastructure could expedite search-and-rescue missions.
“It avoids risks in disaster areas, where there’s often flooding and other potential electrical and trip hazards,” Freefly Systems highlights.
In filmmaking, the drone’s diffused overhead lighting reduces glare and shadows compared to ground-based spotlights, offering directors unprecedented flexibility.
A cinematographer could, for instance, simulate daylight for a night scene without the noise and cost of a helicopter, which Freefly notes as a key advantage: “Helicopters generate thundering noise and wind,” whereas the Flying Sun operates quietly and efficiently.
Priced at $60,000, including tether and control systems, the Flying Sun 1000 carries a premium over traditional setups—10 light poles and lamps cost roughly $20,000.
Yet, Freefly argues the investment pays off through lower labor costs, minimal maintenance, and instant repositioning.
Regulatory and Environmental Considerations
Operating a 33-pound (15-kilogram) drone like the Alta X requires compliance with aviation regulations. In the U.S., the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates registration and a Part 107 license for commercial use.
Night operations require anti-collision lighting and may face restrictions in controlled airspace, necessitating waivers for extended missions.
Tethered flight, while extending runtime, introduces additional safety considerations, such as securing the tether to prevent entanglement or power disruptions.
Environmentally, the Flying Sun 1000 offers advantages over traditional lighting. Eliminating ground installations reduces land disturbance, a factor in sensitive disaster zones or filming locations.
However, the drone’s energy consumption—3,333 watts at full power—demands efficient power sources.
Pairing it with renewable energy, like solar-charged batteries, could further lower its carbon footprint, though most operators will likely rely on generators for now.
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Russian drone attack kills 1, injures 2 in Kherson Oblast
April 12, 2025 5:46 PM
A Russian drone strike killed one man and injured two others in Ukraine’s southern Kherson Oblast, according to Kherson Governor Oleksandr Prokudin.
On April 12, Russian forces attacked a civilian vehicle in the Dniprovskiy district, Prokudin said. The drone dropped explosives on the car, fatally wounding a 27-year-old man.
Two other men, aged 30 and 49, sustained blast injuries, concussions, and shrapnel wounds. They were taken to the hospital and are in moderate condition, according to Prokudin.
Attack comes as Moscow continues to reject a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire aimed at halting hostilities. Kyiv has said it is ready to accept a full ceasefire if Russia also agrees to the terms. It has now been more than a month since the Kremlin first dismissed the ceasefire proposal.
https://kyivindependent.com/russian-drone-attack-kills-one-injures-two-in-kherson-oblast/
Unidentified drone crashes in Jordan
Apr 12, 2025, 4:01 PM
According to an official statement by the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army, the incident sparked a limited fire in a forested mountainous area but caused no human casualties.
Nidal Abu Ali, Director of the Ma'in Hot Springs Resort, told Roya that the fire broke out far from the main waterfall, public picnic areas, and tourist facilities.
Government spokesperson and Minister of Government Communication, Mohammad Al-Momani, affirmed Jordan’s capacity to protect its national interests and remain distant from regional conflicts.
Momani confirmed that no lives were lost and reiterated Jordan’s commitment to national security, stating that Jordan remains resilient in the face of threats and challenges.
He also called on the public to rely on official sources for information and avoid circulating unverified news or approaching dangerous areas.
The minister added that the fire caused material damage to the forested region, but Civil Defense and military personnel responded with professionalism and efficiency.
Momani highlighted Jordan’s longstanding resilience during times of crisis, crediting the wisdom of its leadership, the unity of its people, and the strength of its institutions.
He concluded by stressing the government’s commitment to reinforcing stability and national unity as Jordan continues to confront regional and international challenges with courage and confidence.
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/230463/Unidentified-drone-crashes-in-Jordan
Durham Police issue drone warning for visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla
Updated14:31, 12 APR 2025
Police have issued a warning over drones flying over Durham City ahead of the King Charles and Queen Camilla visiting.
Durham Constabulary has issued an announcement that there will be a temporary restriction on drone flights will be in place over Durham City from 7am on Wednesday, April 16 to 7pm on Thursday, April 17.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are due to attend a Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral on Thursday, April 17, when they will meet specially invited guests and hand out Maundy money.
Durham County Council and Durham Constabulary are working closely with the cathedral to support the visit and ensure residents, visitors and businesses are able to make the most of the historic occasion.
The police force has issued the following advice regarding drone flights ahead of the royal visit:
No drones are allowed to fly within 1.5 nautical miles of Durham Cathedral, up to 1500 feet.
This restriction has been put in place by the Department for Transport for safety and security reasons.
Durham Police will be monitoring the area throughout the restriction period.
Drone enthusiasts have been warned by Durham Constabulary that flying a drone in the restricted area, 1.5 nautical miles of Durham Cathedral and up to 1500 feet, without police permission is an offence under Section 239(4) of the Air Navigation Order 2016.
There will also be a number of road closures, with all roads leading into and out of the peninsula area of the city closed to vehicular traffic from 6am to 3pm on the day of the visit.
Spectators will be able to gather on Palace Green and in the Market Place to get the best views of Their Majesties as their motorcade passes, but significant restrictions will be in place to ensure the safety of the expected crowds.
Mark Jackson, Durham County Council's head of transport and contract services, said: "The last Royal Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral took place almost 60 years ago, so this month's visit by The King and Queen promises to be a really special occasion.
"We are, therefore, expecting a lot of people in the city on the day of the visit, so would encourage people to plan ahead and allow plenty of time in order to make the most of the day."
Chief Inspector Stephanie Bird, of Durham Constabulary added: "We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to our wonderful city.
"Our officers will be on patrol throughout the event. It will be extremely busy so please plan your visit if you can. Please follow the directions and advice of our officers to help us keep everyone safe.
"We are assisting Durham Cathedral and our partners at Durham County Council to ensure everyone attending has an enjoyable day."
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/charles-camilla-police-drone-warning-31409944
Southern California coast a ‘hotspot’ of UFO action, host says
Updated: Apr 11, 2025 / 10:54 PM CDT
Newly released video shows ‘tic tac’ UFOs that U.S. sailors observed in February 2023 coming from the water off the southern California coast.
Ben Hansen, host of “UFO Witness” on Discovery+, tells “Banfield” that UFO activity has long been observed in the area, which features a deep-sea channel
https://www.newsnationnow.com/banfield/southern-california-coast-a-hotspot-of-ufo-action-host-says/
Watch: Sizeable Disk-Shaped UFO Filmed Over Edmonton
April 11, 2025
A Canadian woman was left scratching her head at the sight of a rather sizeable disk-shaped UFO spotted hovering over the city of Edmonton.
According to her account submitted to the National UFO Reporting Center, the perplexing anomaly was observed earlier this month by the unnamed witness who recalled that "I saw a big black circle in the sky over the horizon and stopped to watch it when I realized it wasn't a regular aircraft."
Estimating that the anomaly was "the size of a bus or larger," the witness noted that "it was moving around in a way I couldn't understand, like it was undulating."
Her suspicion there was something unusual about the object compelled the witness to capture the wondrous scene with her cell phone.
In the footage, she can be heard marveling "what is that" as she watched the weird UFO overhead.
While the witness first thought the oddity could simply be a balloon, she questioned that assessment when "it suddenly accelerated quickly across the sky, then it went way higher up closer to the clouds" where she noticed a similar object "above it even further into the atmosphere."
After about two minutes, the pair of UFOs drifted up into the clouds and vanished from sight, leaving the witness wondering what she had just seen.
To that end, as one might imagine, some have suggested that the objects could have been otherworldly visitors because of how strangely they moved through the sky.
Meanwhile, more skeptical viewers posit that the UFOs may have merely been, as the witness initially suspected, errant balloons. What do you think she filmed over Edmonton?
Weigh in with your thoughts at the C2C Facebook page.
https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/watch-sizeable-disk-shaped-ufo-filmed-over-edmonton/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhPzK-Q_fYI
Did the Air Force obstruct Roswell and UAP investigations? | Reality Check
Apr 9, 2025
Ross Coulthart sits down with the President and Scientific Director of the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies, Dr. Mark Rodeghier, to discuss the center's scientific approach to analyzing UAPs.
They also discuss Rodeghier's allegation that the United States Air Force obstructed UAP investigations as far back as the Cold War.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6PrA6lo8rJLRExhMvX6wKyNzy0hr_QM3
https://youtu.be/UVr9q1ShoVU?si=AkTNmM-4xGzBJhmE
In this footage in Kumburgaz, Turkey, Aliens can be seen inside a triangular craft
Apr 12, 2025
In this footage in Kumburgaz, Turkey, Aliens can be seen inside a triangular craft, watching the witnesses recording them…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il2Tpkf_0xo
Steven Greer: “UFO Secrets Are Held By A Global Cabal”
Apr 10, 2025
Dr. Steven Greer goes deeper than ever before, revealing how secret programs have weaponized alien contact and suppressed transformative technology.
Greer reveals high-level briefings, attempted assassinations, and a hidden cabal operating beyond presidential oversight.
He claims these operations have staged false flag UFO events, manipulated sitting presidents, and buried free energy breakthroughs.
We have a fun candid conversation where he calls me an uninformed UFO dilettante multiple times 😂🤷🏻♂️. I don’t agree with Greer on many things but his contributions to UFO disclosure are incontrovertible.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
1:30 Steven Greer Background
4:26 The Disclosure Project
5:47 The Role of the Deep State
8:27 Historical Ties to Fascism
11:28 Nazi Technology and Its Legacy
13:31 The Roots of Covert Programs
15:06 Advanced Technologies and Energy Independence
16:48 Whistleblowers and Their Risks
20:24 The Criminal Conspiracy
22:23 The Shadow Government
27:01 Identifying Truth in Disinformation
31:20 The Origin Story of CE5
37:37 Contact with Beings
44:25 The Influence of Powerful Families
47:05 Understanding Abduction Cases
50:06 The MJ12 Controversy
51:48 Corporate Interests and Government Secrecy
54:34 The Maze of Disinformation
58:22 The Importance of Truth
1:04:14 Protecting the Future of Humanity
1:06:21 The Complexity of Extraterrestrial Narratives
1:10:18 The Secrets of Black Projects
1:13:51 The Philadelphia Experiment Unveiled
1:15:45 Advanced Technologies and Their Dangers
1:18:28 The Crisis of Disclosure
1:20:16 The Connection to Political Figures
1:26:31 The Role of the Military-Industrial Complex
1:33:40 The Foundation of the Disclosure Project
1:38:34 Uncovering the Dark Side of Education
1:46:21 The Future of Energy Technology
1:53:36 The Impending Energy Crisis
2:03:28 The Influence of Media and Disinformation
2:14:08 Political Manipulation and Cover-Ups
2:19:06 The Interplay of Science and Power
2:22:35 Whistleblower Protection
2:26:24 Evidence of Disclosure
2:33:18 The Shadow Government
2:36:27 The Choice Ahead
2:44:23 National Security Concerns
2:50:06 The Fight for Free Energy
2:52:59 Fear as a Control Mechanism
3:02:19 The Nature of Contact
3:05:37 Meeting with High Officials
3:10:29 Understanding Hybridization
3:17:58 Alien Agreements and Eisenhower
3:28:40 Call for Action
3:34:09 Conclusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=areO7Mej44E
US Avatar Program is Real
Apr 10, 2025
In his latest update, JP describes being invited to be part of an avatar program run out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
JP was summoned to the secret Eglin facility where he was shown an avatar program using multiple soldiers hooked up to an advanced technology system where their consciousness could be monitored and transferred.
When JP asked the doctors what the avatars looked like, there was a reference to clones built in distant facilities such as Jupiter who would be used.
JP was told that he had actually been used in the avatar program previously but has no recollection.
It’s possible that JP missions to Ganymede, may have involved him being transferred there via the avatar program rather than spacecraft.
JP says that while he declined the opportunity to go on another missions via the avatar program, he is willing to do so in future.
In addition to Eglin, JP says that similar avatar programs are run out of two other military facilities he is familiar with: MacDill AFB and Navsciatts, Mississippi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=524QLxP6wiI
https://exopolitics.org/jp-articles-photos-videos/
Grusch “a wellspring of insight” — UAP Caucus gushing after whistleblower's first week
Apr 11, 2025
Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) — Task Force on Declassification of Federal Secrets
Ask a Pol asks:
After a week with your new congressional staffer David Grusch, we’re sensing more optimism from you and Secrets Task Force Chair Anna Paulina Luna than we’ve felt from the Congressional UAP Caucus in months, no?
Key Burlison:
“This is an exciting moment,” Rep. Eric Burlison exclusively tells Ask a Pol. “Look, we were at a place where we were kind of operating in the dark.
We didn't even know where to go, right? And now we've got somebody that's turned on a flashlight — or that is bringing his flashlight.”
Grusch clearance stalled — but does it matter…?
“The Oversight [Committee] staff said it could take, like, two months, so we're gonna try to expedite that and make some phone calls and put pressure,” Burlison says.
“He may not be able to directly tell us, but he can tell us where to go poke.”
Caught our ear:
“I think that everybody in the room recognizes that this was a good move by my team and me to bring him on,” Burlison says.
https://www.askapoluaps.com/p/david-grusch-wellspring-of-insight
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kNc7RlxBC5I
“We're gonna have a lot of fun with it," Luna says of upcoming Grusch & AARO SCIF briefing
April 9, 2025
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) — Chair, Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets
Ask a Pol asks:
After meeting with new congressional staffer David Grusch and Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) this week, is the Congressional UAP Caucus still aiming to get Grusch, Lue Elizondo and AARO — All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office — into a SCIF together?
Key Luna:
“Yeah,” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna exclusively tells Ask a Pol. “We're gonna have a lot of fun with it. You'll see. We’ll be announcing soon."
Caught our ear:
“You guys will be happy,” Luna tells us.
https://www.askapoluaps.com/p/luna-says-fun-ahead-for-grusch-and-aaro
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/E5r2RA3KCj8
>Not a single mention of SpaceX, Falcon Heavy doing the work: