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Launch your cares away, Fraggles coming to NASA for 'Space-y' play
November 22, 2025
— Uncle Traveling Matt is finally going to discover that "Outer Space" is more than just the human world above Fraggle Rock.
Together with nephew Gobo and friend Red, the Fraggles are set to come face-to-face with NASA's real-life space explorers in the new stage show, "Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure," debuting at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida on Monday, Dec. 22.
The comedic musical, produced in cooperation with The Jim Henson Company, centers on the missions launched from the spaceport.
"Fans of all ages will be able to see Uncle Traveling Matt, Red, Gobo and Cotterpin Doozer live and in person," John Tartaglia, the show's director, writer and choreographer, as well as creative supervisor for 'Fraggle Rock' at The Jim Henson Company.
"'Fraggle Rock' has always embraced the idea that anything is possible when we work together and celebrate our interconnected world, and NASA is such an incredible example of that idea.
With our Fraggles and Doozers meeting new friends from NASA, there will be music, comedy and so much to explore!"
The show opens with Gobo, Red and — making his live stage debut — Uncle Traveling Matt following a mysterious postcard all the way to the Space Coast and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Once there, they meet a member of the Exploration Ground Systems crew and learn about NASA's Artemis moon missions and connect with a real astronaut from the International Space Station.
"Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure celebrates the joy of discovery and the spirit of curiosity that has always defined the NASA story we share here," said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, in a statement.
"We're honored to partner with The Jim Henson Company, known for its innovation, imagination and storytelling for young audiences and families, to create a show that will inspire dreamers of all ages to look up, explore and picture their own place among the stars."
The production features full-body costumed "walkaround" versions of the Fraggles and puppet versions of the Doozers all provided by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
"A Space-y Adventure" blends Henson's style of storytelling and artistry with the science of space exploration.
Audiences will learn "that everyone, no matter how big or small, can make a difference in the universe," according to a description by the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Written, choreographed and directed by John Tartaglia ("Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock") and produced and designed by The Producers Group, "Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure" will be performed twice daily at 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. in the Universe Theater at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
The production, which is included with admission, replaces "All Systems Are Go!" a Peanuts-themed puppetry show that closed in March and featured NASA's safety mascot and deep space exploration advocate Snoopy.
The visitor complex is also planning a daily character breakfast featuring the stars of "Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure" from Dec. 21 though 30 (closed Dec. 25).
Guests will have the chance to meet the Fraggles up close and partake in themed menu items.
Since premiering in 1983, "Fraggle Rock" has focused on a group of furry, subterranean creatures who learn the value of interconnectedness as they live alongside their industrious neighbors the Doozers and the enormous and often terrifying Gorgs.
Traveling Matt explores the outside world populated by humans, reporting back through postcards sent back to Gobo.
Developed from the start to be an international production, the original show aired for five seasons. A reboot, "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" began streaming on Apple TV in 2022.
https://www.collectspace.com/news/news-112225a-fraggle-rock-space-y-adventure-nasa-kennedy-space-center.html
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085017/plotsummary/
https://www.henson.com/fraggle-rock/
Saturn's rings will seem to disappear on Nov. 23: Here's how to catch the illusion
November 23, 2025
Saturn's rings will appear to have disappeared if you catch a glimpse of the planet through the eyepiece of a telescope on the night of Nov. 23 — but don't worry, you'll be witnessing an illusion!
That's when the iconic debris disk will align edge-on with Earth, therefore hiding from view.
Our view of Saturn's rings has shifted dramatically over the years thanks to the lopsided 26.7 degree tilt at which the gas giant orbits the sun.
The slow progressions of Earth and Saturn through their orbits dictates whether the majesty of Saturn's ring structure is laid bare for all to see, or whether it is concealed while presented edge-on — an event astronomers refer to as a "ring plane crossing."
The last ring plane crossing took place on Mar. 23 earlier this year, at a time when Saturn was positioned close to the sun in the dawn sky and thus lost in our star's glare.
Thankfully, the night of Nov. 23 will see Earth and Saturn's orbits together make the gas giant's iconic rings angled so they appear incredibly thin once again when viewed from Earth — so much so that they will look almost invisible through the scope of a backyard telescope.
Look halfway up the southeastern sky on Nov. 23 to find Saturn shining as a bright "evening star" below the circlet of stars representing the head of the Great Western Fish in the constellation Pisces.
Saturn's rings will be hidden from sight, though a thin line of shadow may be visible crossing the gas giant's surface and hinting at their phantom presence.
A telescope with an aperture of 4 inches or more will also help reveal the presence of atmospheric details on its roiling cloud surface, along with the presence of its largest moons, including Titan, Enceladus and Rhea.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/saturns-rings-will-seem-to-disappear-on-nov-23-heres-how-to-catch-the-illusion
Vietnam seizes opportunities to advance space technology
22/11/2025 20:48
The research, development and mastery of space technology have been identified as a priority of Vietnam’s science and technology agenda, serving as a foundation for economic development and national security.
With an initial technological base and timely policy support, Vietnam’s space sector is now poised for significant breakthroughs.
Space technology is no longer unfamiliar in the country. According to Associate Prof. Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, General Director of the Vietnam Space Centre under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, the country began applying remote sensing as early as the 1980s.
However, efforts to master satellite technology really took shape after 2006, when the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 137/2006/QD-TTg approving the strategy for research and application of space technology to 2020.
Since then, Vietnam has successfully launched several satellites, including VINASat-1 (2008), VINASat-2 (2012), VNREDSat-1 and PicoDragon (2013), MicroDragon (2019) and NanoDragon (2021).
Notably, LOTUSat-1, Vietnam’s first Earth observation radar satellite, has completed production and is ready for launch. These achievements have laid important technical and operational foundations for the sector’s next phase of development.
Yet, experts noted that Vietnam’s space technology still faces numerous challenges: coordination among ministries and agencies remains suboptimal; long-term strategies, specialised laws and unified technical standards are lacking, leading to fragmented and inefficient investments. Infrastructure, though improved, remains modest; the pool of specialists, especially system engineers and chief designers, is still thin, lacking a defined professional skills framework and suitable incentives.
Furthermore, space research demands large investment, long payback periods and a high degree of risk, posing significant barriers for domestic institutions.
The Party and State have placed strong emphasis on developing the sector, reflected in major science and technology policies.
The Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation clearly identifies research and application of space technologies as a priority.
The PM’s Decision No. 1131/QD-TTg dated June 12, 2025 names aerospace technology among 11 strategic technology groups.
Additionally, the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 193/2025/QH15 on piloting satellite-based telecommunications services provides an important legal framework to accelerate development in this field.
In terms of workforce and infrastructure, the Vietnam Space Centre has built a core team through master’s and doctoral training programmes in satellite technology in Japan, paired with hands-on experience in satellite design, integration, testing and operation.
The centre has also collaborated with Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi, and the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology to train undergraduate and postgraduate students in space-related fields.
This growing workforce now contributes directly to satellite projects, ground stations and data platforms, gradually shaping a generation of systems engineers and chief designers for the future.
Infrastructure development has also progressed. Key facilities include satellite data reception and processing stations, a satellite integration and testing centre, and most recently the Vietnam Space Museum, opened in August this year.
With policies in place and initial progress in human resources and infrastructure, choosing the right development pathway will be crucial for Vietnam’s space ambitions.
According to Tuan, a feasible roadmap involves developing a constellation of small Earth-observation satellites over the next 10 – 20 years, aligned with national needs in disaster reduction, climate response, agriculture, environmental management, infrastructure, and sea and islands.
Recently, VinSpace JSC was established, operating in six sectors, including aircraft manufacturing, spacecraft production and telecommunications satellites.
The participation of such a private enterprise highlights the growing appeal of the industry and adds fresh momentum for its robust development in the years to come.
https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-seizes-opportunities-to-advance-space-technology-post332920.vnp
https://www.leravi.org/the-u-s-is-tracking-a-mystery-object-in-space-and-theyve-identified-its-russian-origin-16559/
The U.S. is tracking a mystery object in space — and they’ve identified its russian origin
November 23, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Something strange is happening above our heads — and almost no one knows what it is.
A mysterious object has quietly slipped into Earth’s orbit, released by a trio of Russian military satellites after a series of unusual maneuvers.
Now, space agencies around the world are watching it closely, trying to figure out what it’s doing and why it’s there.
Over the past few years, we’ve seen space become a new arena for competition, but this latest incident has sparked fresh questions about the growing militarization of the skies.
What exactly did Russia put into orbit, and what does it mean for the future of space security ?
Coordinated satellite maneuvers raise alarms
The story begins on February 2, 2025, when Russia launched three classified satellites — Kosmos 2581, Kosmos 2582, and Kosmos 2583 — aboard a Soyuz-2.1V rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.
The spacecraft entered a near-polar orbit roughly 364 miles above Earth, a region frequently used for reconnaissance and military operations.
Shortly after reaching orbit, the satellites began performing synchronized maneuvers that caught the attention of global observers.
Analysts noticed the trio appeared to be flying in formation, a behavior commonly associated with satellite inspection missions, close-proximity operations, or experimental docking procedures.
These aren’t casual activities; they often involve technologies that could be adapted for military purposes.
Between late February and mid-March, the satellites’ movements became even more intriguing.
On March 7, two of the spacecraft moved unusually close to Kosmos 2583, prompting speculation that Russia might be rehearsing methods for isolating or potentially disabling other satellites.
While no aggressive action was observed, the maneuver was far too deliberate to ignore.
As someone who has spent nights watching the slow crawl of satellites across the sky, I know how predictable their paths usually are.
When something breaks the pattern, it stands out — and that’s exactly what happened here. These weren’t random shifts; they were coordinated moves that suggested a hidden purpose.
A new object suddenly appears in orbit
Then came the twist. On March 18, the U.S. Space Force detected a new object in orbit, apparently released by one of the Kosmos satellites — likely Kosmos 2583.
The object was officially cataloged, but Russia has offered no explanation about what it is, leaving room for speculation.
Space analysts quickly began piecing together possibilities. Could it be a device for anti-satellite testing, perhaps simulating a target practice scenario ? Maybe it’s a new type of orbital surveillance payload designed to observe other spacecraft.
Another theory suggests it could be a small module intended for docking tests or formation-flying experiments, both of which can have peaceful or offensive applications depending on how they’re used.
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Jonathan McDowell, an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, weighed in on the situation.
He noted that while such releases could support routine satellite maintenance or inspection technology, they could also represent capabilities with “more disruptive potential.”
In other words, the object might help repair satellites — or interfere with them.
His comments echo broader concerns about the direction of space operations.
With more nations developing tools that can approach, inspect, or even manipulate other satellites, the line between research and threat grows blurry.
A long history of secretive military missions
The mystery becomes less surprising when viewed in the context of the wider Kosmos program.
Launched by the Soviet Union in 1962, the Kosmos designation has long been tied to military reconnaissance, electronic intelligence, and covert orbital tests.
While some Kosmos missions support scientific research, many have operated under deep secrecy.
Past incidents show a pattern. In 2022, for example, Kosmos 2558 was placed into an orbit unusually close to that of a U.S. surveillance satellite.
Analysts interpreted the move as a potential spy maneuver, raising concerns that Russia was experimenting with ways to shadow or inspect foreign spacecraft.
The behavior of Kosmos 2581 through 2583 fits this long-running trend.
The coordinated flight, unexplained release of a new object, and lack of transparency from Russian authorities have only intensified curiosity — and anxiety — within the global space community.
As someone who follows space news closely, I’ve learned an important lesson : in orbit, silence is rarely a good sign.
When a space agency keeps quiet, it usually means the mission’s purpose is sensitive, experimental, or not meant for public discussion.
Uncertainty grows as experts watch closely
To this day, Russia has provided no clarification about the newly released object or its role. Without official information, analysts must rely on orbital patterns, behavior, and comparisons to past missions — methods that offer clues but not definitive answers.
Could the object be part of a harmless scientific experiment ? It’s possible. But when paired with formation flying, repeated close-approach practices, and decades of military use tied to the Kosmos label, a more complex scenario seems likely.
International observers are now studying the object’s trajectory, looking for shifts that might reveal its function.
If it begins shadowing other satellites, that could suggest an inspection or surveillance mission. If it changes orbit dramatically, it might indicate propulsion tests or weapons-related experimentation.
As this mystery continues to unfold, what do you think is really happening in orbit ? Share your thoughts, questions, or theories — and let’s see where this story leads next.
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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on brand new Falcon 9 rocket
November 23, 2025
SpaceX launched a brand new Falcon 9 booster on a mission from California to deploy another batch of satellites for the company’s Starlink internet service.
Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, occurred at 12:48 a.m. PST (3:48 a.m. EST / 0848 UTC). It was the first flight of Falcon 9 first stage B1100, the eighth new booster to join the SpaceX fleet this year.
The Falcon 9 took a south-easterly trajectory on departure from Vandenberg, following the coast of California, as it targeted an orbit inclined at 53 degrees to the Equator. B1100 successfully touched down on the drone ship ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ about eight and half minutes into the flight.
Deployment of the 28 satellites from the rocket’s second stage was expected one hour into flight. This is the 110th Starlink delivery flight of the year. SpaceX announced earlier this month it now has 8 million customers for the Starlink service.
https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/11/23/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-28-starlink-satellites-from-vandenberg-on-brand-new-falcon-9-rocket/
https://www.spacex.com/launches/sl-11-30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wHw6CBRlBk
Russia and Ukraine trade drone strike claims during Geneva peace talks
13:45, 23/11/2025, Sunday
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged accusations of overnight drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, as diplomatic efforts continue in Geneva to discuss a US-proposed peace plan.
Ukrainian officials reported damage to residential buildings and energy facilities, while Russia claimed to have intercepted dozens of Ukrainian drones, highlighting ongoing tensions despite negotiation attempts.
Fresh hostilities have erupted between Russia and Ukraine with both sides reporting overnight drone attacks, creating a tense backdrop for crucial peace negotiations scheduled in Geneva to discuss a proposed settlement to the prolonged conflict.
Ukrainian Reports of Civilian Infrastructure Damage
Ukrainian authorities confirmed multiple attacks on urban centers, with Dnipropetrovsk Governor Vladyslav Haivanenko reporting 15 people requiring medical attention following strikes on Dnipro city.
Mayor Borys Filatov detailed damage to five residential buildings, while Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper described fires at energy and transport facilities in his region.
In Zaporizhzhia, officials revised the injury count from a supermarket attack to six people as Ukraine's Air Force claimed successful interception of 69 out of 98 Russian drones.
Russian Claims of Ukrainian Drone Interceptions
Russian defense officials presented counter-claims, stating their air defense systems intercepted 75 Ukrainian drones, including 36 over the Black Sea.
Moscow region Governor Andrey Vorobyov reported a fire at a power station in Shatura, approximately 120 kilometers east of the capital, though he assured residents that utility services continued normal operation while restoration efforts proceeded.
Diplomatic Efforts Amid Continued Hostilities
The exchange of attacks coincides with scheduled meetings in Geneva where US, Ukrainian, and European officials are examining a 28-point American peace proposal.
The leaked draft suggests requirements for Ukraine to cede additional territory to Russia, accept military limitations, and abandon NATO membership aspirations.
US President Donald Trump has established a Thursday deadline for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's response to the proposed terms.
International Reactions to Peace Proposal
President Zelenskyy characterized the decision as choosing between "loss of our dignity or the risk of losing a key partner," while Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated the US plan "could be used as the basis" for settlement discussions.
European leaders have acknowledged the proposal's potential as a negotiation starting point but emphasized the need for additional refinement before acceptance.
https://en.yenisafak.com/world/russia-and-ukraine-trade-drone-strike-claims-during-geneva-peace-talks-3710957
other and related Russia and Ukraine
https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/23/drone-strikes-spark-fire-at-moscow-oblast-power-plant/
https://www.timesnownews.com/world/europe/ukraine-drones-strikes-russia-power-station-in-moscow-33000-left-without-electricity-article-153194391
https://www.firstpost.com/world/ukraine-hits-power-station-near-moscow-in-major-drone-strike-thousands-left-without-heat-13953343.html
https://militarnyi.com/en/news/largest-in-the-region-drones-strike-shatura-power-plant-near-moscow/
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4061809-russia-attack-odesa-region-with-drones-hitting-energy-facilities.html
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4061785-drone-operators-destroy-seven-enemy-shelters-on-northern-slobozhanshchyna-and-kursk-axes.html
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4061781-drone-attack-on-dnipro-multistory-building-on-fire-injuries-reported.html
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/64396
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4061905-russians-attack-car-in-kherson-with-drone-two-people-injured.html
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4061893-russians-attacked-zaporizhzhia-with-molniya-drone.html
Trump backs IDF airstrikes as Israel says Hamas violated Gaza truce
November 23, 2025
The White House is backing Israeli retaliatory strikes following Hamas truce violations, US official says, as Hamas warns the Gaza deal is collapsing.
The Trump administration has given its blessing to Israeli retaliatory strikes against the Hamas terror organization, after Israel accused Hamas of violating the Gaza ceasefire.
Over the weekend, a Hamas terrorist drove into Israeli-controlled territory and opened fire on IDF forces, an army spokesperson said Saturday afternoon.
“Earlier today, an armed terrorist crossed the Yellow Line, cynically exploiting the humanitarian corridor through which humanitarian aid enters the southern Gaza Strip,” the IDF said.
“The terrorist fired at IDF forces deployed in the southern Gaza Strip, without causing casualties. Immediately upon identification, forces from the Southern Brigade fired and eliminated the terrorist.”
Israeli forces responded with targeted strikes on Hamas operatives in Gaza, killing five.
Jerusalem defended the strikes, saying that the foiled Hamas infiltration earlier on Saturday was a clear breach of the truce.
“Today, Hamas violated the ceasefire again, sending a terrorist into Israel-held territory to attack IDF soldiers. In response, Israel eliminated five senior Hamas terrorists,” the Prime Minister’s Office said.
The White House backed Israel’s decision to kill senior Hamas officials in response to the abortive attack, a US official told The Times of Israel Saturday evening.
The official claimed that the repeated violations of the ceasefire by Hamas terrorists reflects a divide between Hamas’ senior leadership in exile and Hamas commanders in Gaza.
While the politburo supports maintaining the ceasefire, the US official said, Hamas leaders in Gaza are acting on their own accord, escalating tensions with Israel.
The report came shortly after the Saudi outlet Al Arabiya reported that Hamas recently warned White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff that the Israeli retaliatory strikes could destroy the ceasefire.
“The agreement is over and [Hamas] is ready to fight,” the report cited Arab sources as saying.
https://worldisraelnews.com/trump-backs-idf-airstrikes-as-israel-says-hamas-violated-gaza-truce/
other Israel
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/239098/Israel-launches-fresh-drone-attack-on-southern-Lebanon
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/after-beirut-strike-idf-chief-says-israel-committed-to-lebanon-truce-but-will-not-allow-hezbollah-to-rebuild/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-escalation-idf-says-it-killed-hezbollah-military-chief-in-targeted-beirut-strike/
https://www.jfeed.com/middleeast/idf-hezbollah-chief-of-staff-assassination
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-november-23-2025/
https://www.jns.org/idf-chief-takes-first-step-toward-holding-brass-accountable-for-oct-7/
https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/877072/netanyahu-vows-to-prevent-hezbollah-and-hamas-from-rebuilding-capabilities
https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/876989/idf-says-it-eliminated-two-hezbollah-operatives-in-strikes-in-southern-lebanon
https://www.jns.org/idf-kills-11-terrorists-emerging-from-rafah-tunnels/
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-874835
South Sudan Oil Production Halted after Drone Attack on Key Facility
November 23, 2025
Oil production and exports have been suspended in parts of Sudan and South Sudan following a drone strike on a critical oil field in Sudan, according to company statements and a local source.
The attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted the Heglig Oil Field’s central processing facility on Thursday, killing a number of oil workers and prompting emergency shutdowns.
Petrolines for Crude Oil Co. Ltd (PETCO) confirmed the attack in a formal notice, stating an “Unmanned Aircraft UAV Drone” launched three missiles at the facility’s maintenance workshop and laboratory.
The company declared force majeure, a clause used when extraordinary events prevent a company from fulfilling its contracts.
The Heglig facility is a key transit hub for oil pumped from landlocked South Sudan, which relies on pipelines through Sudan to export its crude via Port Sudan on the Red Sea
https://capitalethiopia.com/2025/11/23/south-sudan-oil-production-halted-after-drone-attack-on-key-facility/
Drone sightings halt flights at Eindhoven Airport
23.11.2025, 02:33
Flights at Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands were brought to a standstill on Saturday evening after several drones were spotted in the area, triggering a security response from police and the Royal Marechaussee, which is responsible for airport security.
Operations resumed roughly two hours later, but the incident added to growing unease over drone activity near key sites.
Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans called the disruption “unacceptable” and said new measures were in place, though he declined to share details.
The scare followed a similar encounter just a day earlier, when the Dutch military fired on drones above the Volkel Air Force Base.
In both incidents, it is unclear where the drones came from.
https://tvpworld.com/90167334/drones-disrupt-flights-at-eindhoven-airport
Did George Bush Really Know About a Face-to-Face Alien Encounter on a US Base? New Documentary Drops Bombshell
Updated Nov 23, 2025, 03:07 IST
A retired US astrophysicist has claimed that former President George H W Bush privately told him that the US government made contact with an extraterrestrial being in the 1960s, according to a new documentary.
Eric Davis, who previously advised the Pentagon's now-defunct Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), said Bush described an alleged encounter at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico in 1964.
His comments appear in The Age of Disclosure, a documentary released on Amazon Prime.
Davis said Bush told him that "three spaceships were seen approaching the base," and that one craft landed. "A non-human entity deboarded the craft that landed and interacted with uniformed Air Force and civilian CIA personnel," he claimed.
According to Davis, Bush requested additional information but "was told that he did not have a need-to-know." Davis said the conversations took place privately in 2003. He did not provide physical evidence or describe the alleged beings or spacecraft.
Bush, who served as CIA director and later president, died in 2018. The documentary does not include confirmation from government records or other witnesses.
The film centres on a purported secret government operation referred to as the "Legacy Program," which it alleges is run by elements of the CIA, the US Air Force, the Department of Energy and unnamed defence contractors.
The documentary asserts that crashed vehicles and bodies have been recovered but does not present new material evidence.
Davis also claims in the film that alien bodies were retrieved in Russia in 1988 from a "large tic-tac shaped" unidentified aerial object.
Hal Puthoff, a physicist and former AATIP member featured in the film, said he believed "several different types of ETs" had been recovered.
"The bodies recovered are not all the same type," he said, without giving further detail. "Whoever it is — they're here. And they've been operating here for a long time."
The documentary features individuals who say they suffered medical effects after contact with unidentified craft. Stanford University immunologist Gary Nolan said he examined military personnel whose injuries included "horrific" burns and "internal scarring" in their brains.
Retired intelligence officer Mike Flaherty said he experienced "biological effects" after coming into contact with a craft.
The film also highlights concerns from US lawmakers about unidentified aerial activity near sensitive military sites.
"We've had repeated instances of something operating in the airspace over restricted nuclear facilities and it's not ours," said former senator Marco Rubio.
"That alone… deserves inquiry, deserves attention, deserves focus." Rubio also suggested it was "naive" to believe presidents can instantly access classified UFO records, saying: "Take me to Roswell… open it up," is not how government works.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand warned that unidentified objects could pose threats from hostile nations rather than from space. "It could be China, it could be Russia, it could be any adversary," she said.
Director Dan Farah said he hopes the documentary influences future disclosure. "It sets the table for a president to step to the microphone and more comfortably tell all of humanity that we're not alone in the universe," he said.
https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/george-bush-alien-encounter-us-new-mexico-base-new-documentary-article-153191379
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15316451/george-hw-bush-alien-contact-documentary.html
https://www.outkick.com/culture/george-hw-bush-ufo-story-1964-alien-encounter
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/documentary-revives-claims-hidden-ufo-encounters-1757222
https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/ex-us-president-george-bush-knew-about-alien-contact-claims-new-documentary-9684506
https://x.com/MvonRen/status/1991873376131129713
https://x.com/ageofdisclosure
Director behind buzzy UFO documentary hints the president could confirm aliens exist
Sun 23 November 2025 at 1:41 am GMT-8
The director of The Age of Disclosure, a new documentary that bills itself as revealing a decades-old government cover-up of non-human intelligence, suggested that the president could soon confirm the existence of aliens.
Dan Farah, the director of the film, which hits select theaters and Amazon Prime streaming on Friday, said it’s possible the president of the United States could soon reveal that humans aren’t alone, he told Entertainment Weekly.
"I think it's only a matter of time before the release of this film is followed by a sitting president stepping to the podium and telling the world, 'We're not alone in the universe,'" Farah told the outlet.
"It's the most significant moment a leader could possibly have." The Independent has asked the White House for comment.
Farah spoke to 34 U.S. government insiders, including those from the military and intelligence community officials, about an "80-year global cover-up of non-human intelligent life and a secret war among major nations to reverse-engineer advanced technology of non-human origin,” according to the film’s description.
Sources, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, discuss the government’s work with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, or UAPs — the formal term for UFOs.
“UAPs are real, they’re here, and they’re not human,” a former senior CIA official said in the trailer.
Since wrapping up the documentary, Farah said he’s learned from "people who are in my film and sources outside of my film" that Trump "has become aware of the base facts and has his team all over trying to learn everything that he needs to know so we can decide a course of action,” he told the outlet.
"I know the movie's on his radar a hundred percent, and look, President Trump said on the campaign trail that he intended to declassify what the government knows about this topic,” he said.
Before reclaiming the White House, Trump discussed the possibility of extraterrestrial life during several interviews.
In July 2024, Trump told influencer Logan Paul that he wasn’t a “believer.” He added: “Probably I can’t say I am. But I have met with people that are serious people that say there’s some really strange things that they see flying around out there.”
Months later, in September 2024, when podcaster Lex Fridman asked the president whether he would push to release more footage of UAPs, Trump replied: "I’ll do that. I would do that. I’d love to do that. I have to do that."
The following month, Trump discussed the idea of intelligent life beyond Earth with Joe Rogan, saying the subject has “never been my thing.”
When Rogan asked what he thought about the existence of alien life, Trump said: “There's no reason not to think that Mars and all these planets don't have life.”
Congress has also held multiple meetings on UAPs. In September, Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, who chairs the House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, called for heightened transparency on the subject.
“The American people deserve maximum transparency from the federal government on sightings, acquisitions, and examinations of UAPs and whether they pose a potential threat to Americans’ safety,” she said. Paulina Luna joins other members of Congress who have called to “pull back the curtain” on the government’s UAP research.
Farah told Entertainment Weekly that he hopes the film’s release will lead the government to make public as much as it can regarding UAPs and non-human intelligent life.
"For too long, the public has blatantly been lied to, kept in the dark, and misled with a really sophisticated disinformation campaign,” he said.
“And I think we're now at a tipping point where not only does the public deserve to know the truth, but it's really essential because the stakes have never been higher.
And the stakes impact not only everyone in the United States, but everyone in the world."
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/director-behind-buzzy-ufo-documentary-222528273.html
https://www.newsnationnow.com/cuomo-show/new-ufo-documentary/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGc7MIvJfrc (Planets aligned for new UFO doc: Producer Luis Elizondo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvE8oKHcXzg (Vetted: David Grusch Drops Bombshell About ‘The Age of Disclosure’)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKeI9tAAo6E (Dan Farah uncovers a plan to make Donald Trump the UFO Disclosure President - Psicoactivo #702)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke-H2zQQMqw (JRE: Inside the Government’s 80-Year Cover-Up of UFOs and Aliens Clip)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSFaaq3vhfY (Joe Rogan Experience #2416 - Dan Farah)
NASA Hid This From Us: The Solar System Is Occupied | John Lear
Nov 22, 2025
Art Bell Coast to Coast AM - John Lear claimed hidden civilizations already operate on the Moon, Mars, and inside massive artificial structures.
He said NASA conceals alien architecture, mining, and terraforming — suggesting humanity isn’t alone, but part of a silent interplanetary network far older than we’re told.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8owkEXU8uJM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HmfWdVDAyA (Ep. 449 FADE to BLACK Jimmy Church w/ John Lear: The Real John Lear LIVE Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk1LOGN0FFs (Part 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGQkkHuwm6w (John Lear 1987 - 8 News Now — Las Vegas)
https://projectcamelotportal.com/2025/02/14/john-lear-revisited-part-one-of-three-3/
https://x.com/emerysmith33
Beatriz Villarroel
@DrBeaVillarroel
Four stories dropped this week — and together they form a bigger picture. 👇
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David Grusch — a new, very important interview on Fox News.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=HFIOoS7XFN4
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Popular Mechanics covering our transient results — mainstream media is finally starting to digest the data, even if acceptance of the results comes with baby steps.
https://popularmechanics.com/science/a69510563/old-ufo-photos/
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The film Age of Disclosure premiered yesterday. Here’s the special feature with @GoodTroubleShow, where twenty scientists, military and intelligence voices discuss the UFO question:
https://youtu.be/UOx5GH0SYK0
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The Baltic Sea anomaly interview of @AlchemyAmerican with @dennis_asberg. This is one of the best crash retrieval leads we are investigating.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=aGqFOxuYRT0
For the first time, independent academic science, first-hand government testimony and experiencer stories point in the same direction. The data supports the stories. And the stories help guide where we point the science.
https://x.com/DrBeaVillarroel/status/1992215901920256051
CIA Historian: “Aliens Are Controlling Human Timelines!” (ft. Peter Levenda)
Nov 22, 2025
Our American Alchemist this week is Peter Levenda.
Historian of the CIA blows the lid on its direct interactions with non-human intelligence.
Also shows direct links between Lee Harvey Oswald and FBI agents like Guy Bannister involved in original UFO intelligence, the X files.
And reveals covert American Intelligence Activity linked to the American Orthodox Catholic Church.
Tom Delonge’s coauthor of Sekret Machines, Peter Levenda, exposes a buried through-line connecting the Kennedy assassination, early UFO crashes, deep state intelligence ops, and elite occult networks operating inside American power structures.
His research connects intelligence agencies, secret wars, ritual activity, and suppressed UFO incidents into a single operational shadow history.
The conclusion: reality is more “scripted” than we think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7PLeu5rTv4
https://x.com/AlchemyAmerican
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKvNp830jBU (Richard Dolan Intelligent Disclosure: Peter Levenda: The Occult Roots of UAP Disclosure)