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UAP: Are We Alone? Congressional Hearing and DoD Report Provide Insights on UAP Phenomena
By James Seidel for CC News Network
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Our federal government is discussing the UAP, and the the question of if humanity is alone in the universe remains unanswered, but new insights from a congressional hearing and a Department of Defense (DoD) report reveal a mixed picture of transparency, caution, and intrigue surrounding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Back in the day, us old timers called them Unidentified Flying Object (UFO).
Congressional Hearing Sheds Light on UAP
On November 13, 2024, experts testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability in a hearing titled “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, or UFO: Exposing the Truth.” Witnesses included retired Rear Admiral Dr. Tim Gallaudet, former Department of Defense official Luis Elizondo, and NASA’s Michael Gold. They emphasized national security risks, the need for scientific inquiry, and calls for government transparency.
Key points from the hearing included:
- National Security Concerns: UAP sightings often occur near sensitive military and nuclear sites. Witnesses emphasized the potential risks of advanced foreign technology or unknown entities.
- Scientific Inquiry: NASA’s Michael Gold underscored the importance of rigorous scientific investigation into UAPs, urging collaboration across public and private sectors.
- Transparency Challenges: Former DoD official Luis Elizondo highlighted bureaucratic roadblocks and whistleblower intimidation, emphasizing the need for open dialogue and data sharing.
Key Witnesses and Their Contributions:
- Dr. Tim Gallaudet: A retired Rear Admiral of the U.S. Navy and CEO of Ocean STL Consulting, LLC. Dr. Gallaudet shared insights from his naval experience, including instances where UAPs were observed during military exercises. He emphasized the need for transparency and the potential national security implications of UAP encounters.
- Luis Elizondo: A former Department of Defense official who previously led the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP). Elizondo testified about the existence of advanced technologies not made by any known government, suggesting that the U.S. and other nations possess UAP technologies. He advocated for greater transparency and highlighted the challenges faced by whistleblowers in this field.
- Michael Gold: Former NASA Associate Administrator of Space Policy and Partnerships and a member of NASA’s UAP Independent Study Team. Gold discussed NASA’s role in UAP research and the importance of collaboration between governmental and commercial sectors to advance understanding of these phenomena.
- Michael Shellenberger: Founder of the publication “Public” and an independent journalist. Shellenberger presented findings from whistleblower reports, alleging that the U.S. government has been managing UAP issues without Congressional knowledge or oversight for decades.
They were asked if the federal government is knowingly concealing the evidence of UAP’s from the public. The answers were all yes. Then they were asked, “What do you believe UAP’s are?” The answers ranged from, “Strong evidence that they are nonhuman higher intelligence.” To don’t know, but we must find out.
Hearing Highlights:
- Government Transparency: Lawmakers and witnesses emphasized the need for the Department of Defense to declassify information related to UAPs, arguing that excessive secrecy hampers scientific progress and public trust.
- National Security Concerns: Testimonies highlighted that UAPs have been observed near sensitive military installations, posing potential risks to national security. Witnesses called for systematic data collection and analysis to address these concerns.
- Scientific Inquiry: The hearing underscored the importance of involving the scientific community in UAP research to ensure objective analysis and to combat stigmatization associated with the topic.
This hearing marked a significant step toward governmental transparency on UAPs, encouraging open dialogue and further investigation into these unexplained phenomena.
DoD’s UAP Annual Report: Patterns and Uncertainties
The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) released its FY24-CONSOLIDATED-ANNUAL-REPORT-ON-UAP-508 reported between May 2023 and June 2024. While many cases resolved to mundane explanations—such as balloons, birds, and drones—others remain unexplained.
Key findings include:
- Lack of Evidence for Extraterrestrial Activity: To date, no evidence of extraterrestrial origins has been substantiated. However, 21 cases involving anomalous characteristics are under further investigation.
- Geographic Bias and Data Gaps: Most UAP reports stem from areas near U.S. military installations, raising questions about observational bias and limited data.
- Technological Gaps: AARO’s ability to analyze UAPs is constrained by insufficient sensor data and advanced modeling capabilities.
- Nuclear Site Incursions: Several UAP incidents occurred near nuclear infrastructure. While most were attributed to drones, some cases remain unresolved.
How Many Galaxies Are There?
The observable universe contains an estimated 200 billion to 2 trillion galaxies, according to recent studies. Just for factual basis, we live on just one galaxy, the Milky Way Galaxy. These range in size from dwarf galaxies with just a few million stars to massive galaxies with trillions of stars. The exact number depends on the methods used to estimate galaxy populations and the limits of observational technology.
How This Is Calculated:
- Hubble Space Telescope Data: Early estimates placed the number around 100 billion galaxies.
- Deep-Field Observations: More recent observations, including those by newer telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), suggest the universe is far richer in galaxies than previously thought.
How Many Solar Systems Are Like Ours?
The number of solar systems like ours — with planets orbiting a central star — is vast but still difficult to determine precisely.
Exoplanets in the Milky Way:
- Estimated Star Count in the Milky Way: 100–400 billion stars. A star is what we call our Sun.
- Stars With Planets: Studies suggest that most stars host planets, meaning there could be 100 billion or more planetary systems in our galaxy alone.
- Potential for Earth-like Systems: About 20–30% of sun-like stars may host Earth-sized planets in their habitable zones, translating to tens of billions of potentially habitable planets in our galaxy.
Universe-Wide Estimate:
If there are roughly 2 trillion galaxies, each with 100 billion stars on average, the total number of planetary systems across the universe could be in the quintillions — an unimaginably large number.
Are Systems Like Ours Unique?
While the vast numbers suggest that solar systems similar to ours likely exist, their exact configurations — with rocky planets in the habitable zone, gas giants further out, and a stable star — may still be relatively rare.
Current Search for Similar Systems:
- Missions like Kepler and TESS have already discovered thousands of exoplanets, some of which resemble Earth.
- Observations are ongoing to refine the search for systems with characteristics similar to our own.
James Webb Telescope
Scientists didn’t design the James Webb Space Telescope just to uncover answers—they aimed to uncover new questions and mysteries.
And now, they’ve stumbled upon another one. While peering into the universe’s earliest epochs, researchers discovered a few of the brightest cosmic objects—quasars—drifting alone in the vast emptiness of space, far from other galaxies. This finding is puzzling. Quasars, powered by black holes millions to billions of times the sun’s mass, emit intense bursts of energy as material spirals toward or rapidly orbits the black hole. Conventional wisdom held that such massive, voracious objects could only emerge in regions teeming with dense matter.
Is your mind blown yet? Feeling tiny? Us too!

The Basic needs for Life to Exist
To exists on our planet, you need the basics. The basic chemical needed for life is water, supported by essential elements like carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur. These elements combine to form the biomolecules necessary for the structure and function of living organisms.
Verdict: Are We Alone?
The evidence presented suggests that while UAP phenomena are real, the data, according to the DoD does not currently support the existence of extraterrestrial life. Instead, the focus is on understanding potential threats posed by advanced technologies, foreign adversaries, or unknown natural phenomena.
Both the congressional hearing and the DoD report highlight the complexity of UAP investigations. With no current definitive proof of alien life, but an increasing body of unexplained encounters, the mystery continues to captivate scientists, policymakers, and the public alike.
For now, humanity’s place in the cosmos remains as enigmatic as the phenomena in our skies.
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