GEPAN-SEPRA
SEPRA closed, SEPRA not closed ... Open the archives to the public!
Patrick Gross / UFOs at Close Sight, May 2004
France has a long history of continuing official interest in UFO reports, in the shape of a service of its small NASA-equivalent called CNES, the Center for Space Studies. CNES spokesman Benedetti said that SEPRA as a service does not exist anymore since January 2004. A petition by French ufologists has been organized to safeguard and make publicly available the archives from the official government program. R
Posted on 7/28/2004 10:41:01 AM

GEPAN-SEPRA
SEPRA Going Slowly Down, France 2004
UFOs at Close Sight / La Dépêche du Midi, June 8, 2004
Article in French newspaper reporting on the closure of the SEPRA program. "The rare Aerospace Phenomena Expertise Service (SEPRA), based at the National Center for Space Studies (CNES) in Toulouse, has been closed. While it does not appear in the new CNEW orgchart, activity is continued." R
Posted on 7/28/2004 10:34:06 AM

GEPAN-SEPRA
'Yes, UFOs exist': Position statement by SEPRA head, Jean-Jacques Velasco
La Dépêche du Midi, Toulouse, France, April 18, 2004 / Reprinted by UFOs at Close Sight
Jean-Jacques Velasco speaks out at last. Velasco, in a book titled "UFOs... the Evidence", states today without ambiguity that, yes indeed, "they" exist, and yes, "they are of extraterrestrial origin." Velasco was the director of the official French government program to study UFOs, SEPRA, from 1983-2004. R
Posted on 7/28/2004 10:28:01 AM

GEPAN-SEPRA
Assessment of the UFO phenomenon by GEPAN (1978)
Claude Poher, GEPAN Report to the Scientific Committee, June, 1978
Positive conclusions from the GEPAN Report to the Scientific Committee, June, 1978: "In 60% of the cases reported here, the description of this phenomenon is apparently one of a flying machine whose origin, modes of lifting and/or propulsion are totally outside our knowledge." R
Posted on 7/28/2004 10:21:17 AM

GEPAN-SEPRA
The French GEPAN / SEPRA
UFOs at Close Sight
To this day only one scientific study of the UFO phenomenon as been conducted and it is positive. R
Posted on 7/28/2004 10:16:10 AM

GEPAN-SEPRA
The CNES and unusual phenomena
CNES Web Magazine
Since 1977, the French space agency has been helping civilian and military authorities understand the precise nature of Un-identified Aerospace Phenomena (PAN). The SEPRA database is comprised of more than 2200 different cases, with some 6000 eyewitness accounts and approximately 100 sightings from aircraft. R
Posted on 7/28/2004 10:07:23 AM

GEPAN-SEPRA
From GEPAN To SEPRA: Official UFO studies in France (PDF)
Gildas Bourdais, International UFO Reporter, Winter 2000-2001
It is well known that France created an official - or quasi-official – organization for the study of UFOs, first called GEPAN in 1977 and later SEPRA in 1988. But the real story is not so well known, even in France, mainly because it was surrounded by controversy.
Posted on 7/28/2004 5:25:21 AM

AlienAutopsy
Roswell Film Images
Insights on Roswell / VJ Enterprises
Images from the alien autopsy film.
Posted on 7/28/2004 4:32:45 AM

AlienAutopsy
History of the Roswell Film
Insights on Roswell, VJ Enterprises
This section contains much of the history of the Alien Autopsy Film beginning in March '95 and into August '95 just prior to the film's release to the public by the Fox Network.
Posted on 7/28/2004 4:31:17 AM

AlienAutopsy
The Alien Autopsy Film: Facts vs. Armchair Research
Michael Hesemann, Nexus Magazine, Volume 3, #6 (Oct-Nov '96)
While nobody has been able to present any proof that the Santilli autopsy footage was faked, we have some convincing indications that the film might very well be genuine. If it is a hoax, it is definitely the most ingenious fake of the century. R
Posted on 7/28/2004 4:27:29 AM

AlienAutopsy
The Alien Autopsy Film: Real or Un-reel?
Joe Longo, President, International Combat Camera Association
The claimed 1947 alien autopsy footage acquired and marketed by Merlin Productions a small video distribution company owned by Ray Santilli has now been seen and in many cases believed by tens of millions of viewers in 30 countries worldwide. The mingling of details and witness testimony from the actual case with scenes from the alleged alien autopsy film raises more questions than answers.
Posted on 7/28/2004 4:23:35 AM

Russia
UFO Roundup Articles: Russia
UFO Roundup / Joseph Trainor
News and articles relating to UFOs in Russia from the UFO Roundup archives.
Posted on 7/28/2004 4:07:59 AM

Canada
UFO Roundup Articles: Canada
UFO Roundup / Joseph Trainor
Articles relating to UFOs in Canada from the UFO Roundup archives.
Posted on 7/28/2004 4:06:00 AM

Australia
UFO Roundup Articles: Australia
UFO Roundup / Joseph Trainor
Articles relating to UFOs in Australia from the UFO Roundup archives.
Posted on 7/28/2004 4:05:16 AM

Australia
UFO Map: Australia and New Zealand
Larry Hatch, U UFO Database
*U* has logged 634 ufo sightings for Australia and 191 in New Zealand. In Australia, the busiest years were 1954 (50), 1978 (44) and 1996 (38). Most 1996 reports came via the internet. The 1954 flap came in January, nine months before the French deluge.
Posted on 7/28/2004 4:02:28 AM

Australia
The Australasian Ufologist Magazine
The Australasian Ufologist Magazine explores fringe subjects such as UFOs, Unexplained Phenomena, the Paranormal, Crop Circles and New Sciences from Australia, New Zealand and overseas. The leading newstand UFO magazine in Australasia.
Posted on 7/28/2004 3:54:31 AM

Australia
The OZ Files: UFO Sighting reports from Australasia
AUFORN / UFOINFO
A collection of individual reports taken from the AUFORN mailing list.
Posted on 7/28/2004 3:40:22 AM

Australia
AUFORN Australian UFO Reports and Experiences
AUFORN / Robert Frola
Archive of the AUFORN Compiled Sighting Reports, from 1998 to present.
Posted on 7/28/2004 3:39:00 AM

Australia
The Abduction Phenomenon in Australia
Keith Basterfield, Vladimir Godic & Pony Godic
There has been an apparent lack of well-documented abduction cases in Australia. The authors therefore decided to review the situation on two fronts. First, they undertook an intensive examination of the Australian UFO literature. Second, they undertook to uncover any previously unreported cases. This article documents the authors' findings to date.
Posted on 7/28/2004 3:15:21 AM

Australia
Australian UFO Research 2003 In Review
Diane Harrison, The Australian UFO Research Network
Australian UFO Research Networkers are to be congratulated for their contributions to Australian ufology throughout 2003. 2003 was a year filled with exciting new ufological ventures and adventures. R
Posted on 7/28/2004 2:58:35 AM

Australia
Bill Chalker's The OZ Files
The website of leading Australian UFO researcher, Bill Chalker. Includes many key articles and documents.
Posted on 7/28/2004 2:52:46 AM

Australian UFO Research Digest
Australian UFO Research Network / Keith Basterfield, UFORA
Compilation of regularly-issued collections of Australian UFO sighting reports.
Posted on 7/28/2004 2:37:27 AM

Australian UFO Research Network Archives
Representing UFO organizations and researchers throughout Australia.
Posted on 7/28/2004 2:32:53 AM

Australia
UFO Research Queensland - Sightings Reports
UFO Research Queensland
The UFO Sightings contained in these pages were reported directly to UFO Research Queensland and generally pertain to sightings of anomalous objects in the Queensland and Northern New South Wales region and, to a lesser extent, other areas of Australia and the world.
Posted on 7/28/2004 2:26:04 AM

Australia
UFO Research Queensland
Established in 1956 to receive, research and record sightings. Situated in the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Posted on 7/28/2004 2:15:09 AM

Australia
Australian Ufology
Bill Chalker
Australia has a rich history of organised interest in the UFO subject. This paper provides an overview and history of Australian ufology.
Posted on 7/28/2004 1:35:11 AM

Australia
Close Encounters of the Australian Kind
Keith Basterfield, UFO Research (NSW) UFO Reporter
Keith Basterfield, author of UFOs: the Image Hypothesis, investigated the Mundrabilla incident, and has recently provided an Australian perspective on UFO abductions.
Posted on 7/28/2004 1:24:58 AM

Australia
UFO Research (NSW)
UFOR (NSW) aims to promote a greater understanding of the UFO phenomenon. To investigate and research UFOs with a developed, logical and structured approach.
Posted on 7/28/2004 1:16:49 AM

Australia
Southern Australian UFO Reports Listing
Compiled by Keith Basterfield
An extensive catalog of UFO reports from Southern Australia.
Posted on 7/28/2004 1:12:46 AM

Australia
Listing of Australian Crash Retrieval Stories
Australasian Ufologist
Stories of UFO crashes form a persistent part of the UFO controversy. Whether they contribute ultimately to UFO folklore or fact will be a matter for history. With the prominence given to the Roswell saga I have put this report together to encourage feedback on this colourful area. R
Posted on 7/28/2004 1:01:15 AM