January 2023 Summary
Summary of UAP and UFO News from January 2023
Increase in Reports: The US government received over 350 new reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) in January 2023, raising concerns and sparking public interest.
Pentagon's Assessment: The Pentagon's new office investigating UAP found no credible evidence of alien origin or UFOs defying physics. However, it continued to analyze reports and maintain transparency regarding its findings.
Public Awareness: News outlets reported on the Pentagon's online reporting tool for encounters with unidentified anomalous phenomena, formerly known as UFOs. This tool aimed to encourage public reporting and facilitate data collection on UAP sightings.
Balloon Incidents: Many aerial objects reported as UAP were found to be balloons, indicating the need for thorough investigation and verification of sightings.
Ongoing Speculation: Despite the lack of concrete evidence, ongoing speculation and public interest persisted regarding the potential existence of extraterrestrial life and the nature of UAP.
Sources
theguardian.com - what if we've been lied to about UFOs? | Alien life
cnn.com - US government has received more than 350 new UFO reports
abcnews.go.com - New UFO report shows hundreds more incidents than
theguardian.com - 'We've uncovered some things': Pentagon's UFO online
space.com - Pentagon has 'no credible evidence' of aliens or UFOs