10-10-2024 (WASHINGTON D.C.) Elon Musk, the enigmatic CEO of SpaceX, has sparked fresh debate in the ongoing UFO controversy by suggesting that recent sightings are more likely to be classified US government weapons programmes rather than extraterrestrial visitors. The billionaire entrepreneur shared his views during a candid interview with Tucker Carlson, offering a pragmatic perspective on the phenomenon that has captivated public imagination for decades.
Musk, whose company has launched over 6,300 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, emphasized that despite the vast network of observational technology at their disposal, SpaceX has never encountered any evidence of alien spacecraft. “We’ve not once had to manoeuvre around an alien spacecraft,” Musk stated, underlining the absence of extraterrestrial encounters in SpaceX’s extensive operations.
The tech mogul’s comments come amidst increasing public interest in unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), fuelled by recent US military reports and Congressional hearings on the subject. Musk posited that many UAP sightings could be attributed to highly classified military projects, suggesting that even high-ranking officials might be unaware of certain experimental aircraft or weapons systems.
“There are always a bunch of classified programmes that are underway,” Musk explained, theorising that pilots encountering these advanced technologies might mistakenly identify them as UFOs. This perspective aligns with historical patterns where cutting-edge military developments have often been mistaken for otherworldly visitors.
However, Musk was quick to assert that he would not hesitate to disclose any concrete evidence of alien life, should it ever come to light. “The split second I see any evidence of aliens, I will immediately post that on the X platform,” he declared, predicting such an announcement would likely become the platform’s most popular post of all time.
The SpaceX CEO’s scepticism regarding extraterrestrial visitations contrasts with the growing governmental interest in UAP. The US Department of Defense has recently intensified its efforts to investigate and catalogue unexplained aerial sightings, launching a dedicated portal for reporting such incidents and appointing Jon Kosloski, a national security expert with a background in quantum optics, to lead these investigations.
A 2023 government report reviewed 366 newly identified military sightings of UAP, categorising many as identifiable objects such as drones or balloons. However, a significant number of cases exhibited “concerning performance characteristics,” including high-speed travel and unusual manoeuvrability, which remain unexplained.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, has announced that Congress will soon receive an update from the Pentagon on UAP investigations. This forthcoming briefing underscores the serious attention these phenomena are receiving at the highest levels of government.
Musk’s comments have reignited the debate between those who believe in extraterrestrial visitations and those who favour more earthbound explanations for UAP sightings. While his perspective aligns with many in the scientific community who remain sceptical of alien visitations, it challenges the beliefs of UFO enthusiasts and some former military personnel who insist they have encountered inexplicable phenomena.
