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StateJuly 18, 1952PURSUE Release 01 (May 2026)
59_64634_711.5612[7-2852
Summary
This memorandum from the Department of War, dated July 18, 1952, discusses the rise in reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It includes potential explanations for the increase in sightings, such as advancements in technology, historical accounts of UFOs, and perspectives from the U.S. Air Force.
Key highlights
The consensus is that discovering alien intelligence is unlikely.p.1
“the possibility of running across an alien intelligent race in our solar system is negligible.”
Scientific theories have evolved to suggest many habitable planets exist.p.2
“most stars would possess planetary systems, and the number of habitable planets in our galaxy would be tremendous.”
Hunter discusses the potential for Martians mining the Moon.p.3
“one school of flying saucer advocates claims that the Martians have been mining our moon.”
He speculates on the implications of encountering an advanced alien race.p.5
“if we were to run across representatives of this kind of interstellar race, they would not be nearly as tame.”
Source
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