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Hypercivilisations and the Primitive Extraterrestrial Hypothesis
More and more specialists admit that life is everywhere in Universe and three-four billion years of favourable conditions, lasting on a planet, ensures the emergence and development of intelligent beings and eventually the birth of a “technological civilization”, capable of building spaceships, for travelling to other inhabitable planets.
These conditions, though rare, are found in many places in the immensity of the universe. On this basis, the extraterrestrial hypothesis became the easiest way to explain the UFO phenomenon.
On the other hand, prestigious ufologists, including Dr J. Allen Hynek or Jacques Vallée, questioned this explanation. They, along with die-hard sceptics, have mentioned, among others, that the distances between civilizations are too large for such cosmic travelling.
But, as I have argued in my recent book “UFOs over Romania”, if we make an appropriate approach, we will discover that the most important distances between cosmic civilisations are not those in space but those in time.
I have estimated that in the history of our Galaxy could have come into being a number of technological civilisations, of which, maybe a few hundred survived the childhood diseases (that we face now on Earth) and still exist.
But these civilisations have not arisen simultaneously. For example, in July 2015 it was announced the discovery at 1,400 light years from Earth, of the exoplanet Kepler 452b.
It is similar to Earth, orbiting in the habitable zone of a Sun-like star. That solar system is one billion years older than ours. That means that life and a possible technological civilisation could have appeared here one billion years earlier than on Earth.
More generally, the first technological civilisations in the Milky Way could appear a billion years ago, or even earlier.
Consequently, we understand that the possible civilisations in the Cosmos are far apart from each other not only in space, but also in time. In our Galaxy, these several hundred surviving civilisations, estimated above, have appeared, most likely, one in a several million years. Therefore, in the Milky Way there is no civilisation close to our level.
What will become of our civilisation (if it will survive) over millions (or billions) of years? It is impossible to imagine. We do not forget that we are not able to predict our future, even in a perspective of just several hundred years. How would the inhabitants of a civilisation that has outstripped us with millions of years look like?
Maybe they became immortal, maybe time and space do not matter to them, they may have moved into a pervasive virtual reality, in other dimensions and so on. But the real answer is almost certainly even much more complex and defies our logic and imagination. We can accept however that they have been transformed into something else, beyond our understanding; into something we can name as a “hypercivilization”.
If somebody considers that we were too optimistic and the intelligent beings are much scarcer, we should add that our Milky Way is only one of at least 150 billion, more or less similar, galaxies of the Universe accessible to our instruments. And we have strong reasons to believe that there are other Universes too, maybe “parallel” ones, maybe from other states of matter, or parts of a “Multiverse” etc.
Schooling and science fiction, but not only, set our minds on patterns ignoring completely the possibility of hypercivilisations. Consequently, we face two “extraterrestrial hypotheses”: the first is what we might call the “primitive extraterrestrial hypothesis”, the other that of hypercivilisations.
The “Primitive Extraterrestrial Hypothesis” assumes that all cosmic civilisations are more or less at the same level of evolution. Therefore it nurtures some false preconceptions as: very long and difficult cosmic voyages, wish to land on the lawn of White House, equal rights, conversation, invasion, intervention, aid and so on.
This primitive view is completely implausible. If hypercivilisations exist (and they exist, with a probability of 99.999999%) they exploited, in the smallest detail, our Galaxy, millions of years ago, so they have known, for a long time, about our existence. This reasoning led Enrico Fermi, when he said, in 1950: “they should be here; where are they?”
But neither he, nor many others, did consider that representatives of hypercivilisations could be here, among us, but could look so different from our expectations that we cannot recognise them. What prevents us to see them is, also, a set of widespread and deeply rooted prejudices, such as those below.
The preconception of equal rights. A difference of millions of years, or even hundreds of millions, is as huge as between us and a lizard or even an ant.
If they are here (as it is highly probable), they can examine us, monitor our evolution, even contact us in some form, but they will never put them at the same level with us.
The preconception of conversation. As far back as 1959, Giuseppe Cocconi and Philip Morrison argued that if the difference between two civilisations is of millions of years, the probability that they could exchange ideas is zero. We interact sometimes with a lizard; but this will never be a conversation, they said.
The temporal provincialism (term used by Dr J. Allen Hynek). It states that, in opposition with the previous dark centuries, the last three-four hundred years brought us finally to the light of real truth and science.
In this light, now we can decide what facts can be accepted and what will never be possible. If one hundred years ago or so we started to use the radio, some believe it will last as the best means of communications forever.
If one hundred years ago Einstein postulated that the speed of light is a limit, no other physical law will be discovered until the end of times to avoid this limit and so on.
As a peculiar example, we have the SETI preconception. According to it, even if the radio signals need thousands of years from one inhabited world to other, the cosmic civilisations will consider that signalling by radio waves will be, forever, the most appropriate means of contact and that we should spend money to search for them.
The preconception of invasion. For many people it should be normal if a cosmic civilisation arrives on Earth, it will attempt to conquer us by force. But the hypercivilisations probably knew, millions of years ago, that we are here; therefore they could invade us at any time and, in a certain sense, probably we are already invaded by them, for millions of years. Some “out-of-place artifacts” could be a hint of that.
The preconception of intervention and of aid. Some hope that the ET will help us (or at least some “chosen”) to overcome future catastrophes. But even us, if we discover a valuable piece of land, which has escaped from the human intrusion, we try to declare it a reservation, permitting only a very limited intervention, for scientific reasons. This attitude seems to be strengthening in time.
A hypercivilisation observing the Earth and the human technological civilisation should act in a similar manner, avoiding to interfere in our evolution, but taking samples, making some experiments, having very limited contacts (not at all officially or as between equals) with only some individuals, selected upon their and not our criteria.
Therefore no settlement, no destruction, on one hand and no official contact, conversation or substantial help, on the other hand, are to be expected from highly advanced cosmic civilisations, even if they are here now.
The difference between a hypercivilisation and us could be as high as that between us and ants. Some entomologists who would propose to study the life of an anthill will try to disturb, as little as possible, its life. They could of course make experiments, examining or modifying some ants, or even taking them in remote laboratories, trying to create new “races” and so on.
They will certainly try to find out, as much as possible, about the life of the anthill, but will not “present credentials” to the queen of the ants.
If the entomologists have the technology, they will create some robot ants, sending them in to the hill and watching from a safe place, for example “on the computer screen”, the data transmitted by them. And if a robot ant would be lost in that mission, the incident would add a bit to the costs of research, without being a tragedy.
We can speculate that a hypercivilisation could attempt to realise, using genetic materials from the Earth, new races, with greater brain, with higher intelligence, adapted for some special tasks, etc. Therefore, many “races” described by the alleged abductees (the greys, the tall blonds etc.) can be such artificial human races or even bio-robots derived from the human species.
They can be “produced” for example in reservations or bases somewhere outside the Earth. In the same manner we make new varieties of wheat from the traditional ones. Sometimes, the perfect variety of wheat became sterile or exposed to new diseases.
At that moment the agronomists will try to find some appropriate genes in the pool represented by the primitive species of wheat, to improve the “perfect” variety.
What if humans on Earth are the “wild pool” of genes, suitable to improve some artificial races elsewhere? In this case it will be no problem of compatibility between the visitors and us, as in some of the reported UFO abduction and hybridisation stories, but also, for example, in the biblical note: “In those days, divine beings and human daughters had sexual relations and gave birth to children.
These were the ancient heroes” (Genesis, 6, 4). Some people suppose even that there is an ongoing external intervention in the evolution of the human race in order to improve it.
But obviously the comparison above – of mankind with an anthill – is slightly forced, as mankind is, nevertheless, a potential future hypercivilisation. The arising of a technological civilisation could be a very rare event in our Galaxy, occurring probably once in several millions of years. So it is normal for us to be of interest to the higher intelligences. But what could they expect from us?
A hypercivilisation will behave elusively and will not give us its knowledge and technologies; even more, it will forbid that. This is not, only, because of human aggressiveness and xenophobia, making from all new technology new weapons, nor only to avoid a “cultural shock”, which could virtually destroy all our social, economical, political, military, scientific, religious and cultural structures.
I can speculate they have also some other reasons for that. Hypercivilisations could wait (and maybe harvest even now) our original ideas, viewpoints, creations (in art, science, philosophy, ethics etc.), produced as a result of millions of years of our independent evolution. And all that expected crop could be destroyed by a premature contact.
Some old, apparently absurd, stories may be an indication of such an attitude: the punishment for the apple of the forbidden tree of knowledge, the chaining of Prometheus, or the fallen angels (from Book of Enoch), thrown into a pit full of fire, because they were taught earthlings some skills.
Many abductees or contactees spoke about ethereal light balls as “deposits of knowledge and intelligence”, recording “everything in the Universe”, among others, the life of all (or of the most interesting) individuals. We have some hints for this when we speak about: the “Book of Life”, “Akashic Records”, “collective unconscious”, or even “morphogenetic field” etc.
That “super-memory” could be written on a “spiritual” support, or on something around us we are not yet able to imagine. Sometimes, some people, under certain conditions, could gain access to this data warehouse.
In that way we can explain: channelling, “xenoglossia”, “walk-ins”, “reincarnation”, ghosts, etc. In such a virtual reality, time is different. We can travel in the past, live events, without changing the real past, or we can see scenarios of the future (sometimes apocalyptical), without accepting fatality.
Of course, all the above is not a proof that the hypercivilisations are the explanation for everything strange and particularly for UFOs. It is only one hypothesis; but – I think – one which cannot be easily discarded.
By Dan D. Farcaş, source: www.openminds.tv
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GOD’S JUDGMENT WARNING? April solar eclipse to cast darkness across 7 U.S. towns named “Ninevah” from the Bible
In a recent broadcast, Mike Adams from Brighteon Broadcast News
discussed the upcoming solar eclipse set to pass through southwest Texas
on Monday, April 8th, 2024. The event is expected to draw large crowds
of people eager to witness the celestial phenomenon, with Dripping
Springs residents having a particularly great view.
As the Path of Totality extends across several states in the
United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois,
Indiana, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, and
Maine, many counties have declared emergencies ahead of the event.
Officials from Travis County, Kendall County, and Bell County are among
those issuing disaster declarations in anticipation of large crowds,
increased traffic, and significant strain on first responders,
hospitals, and roads during the days leading up to and after the
eclipse.
County officials have advised residents to stock up on food,
water, and essential supplies for at least three days, as well as
filling their vehicles with gas. Hays County Director of the Office of
Emergency Services, Mike Jones, recommended visiting stores and gas
stations in advance to reduce traffic flow and manage expectations
regarding the influx of visitors to the county.
Despite the potential for increased traffic and crowds during the
solar eclipse, it remains unclear how these factors would warrant
emergency preparations on such a large scale. Critics question whether
the recommendations to stock up on food and water are necessary or
proportionate to the event’s duration and impact.
Adams also pointed out that authorities rarely warn the public
about other potential dangers, such as financial collapse or an influx
of immigrants. They questioned why solar eclipses are considered more
threatening than these issues.
The Allais Effect that seems to alter the laws of physics during solar eclipses
Additionally, the interviewer brought up the “Allais Effect” – a
phenomenon that occurs during solar eclipses where strange occurrences
or changes in behavior may be observed. The eyewitness encouraged others
to look into this intriguing aspect of solar eclipses and not let
misplaced fears deter them from experiencing such an awe-inspiring
event.
Adams further delved into the intriguing world of the Allais
Effect, a phenomenon that occurs during eclipses and has confounded
scientists for centuries. According to multiple confirmed experiments,
the Allais Effect causes pendulums to swing in a bizarre pattern,
reversing their precession during an eclipse.
The precession of a pendulum is typically explained by
traditional science as the rotation of the Earth underneath the
pendulum, causing it to trace a large circle on the ground. However,
during an eclipse, this precession mysteriously reverses itself, defying
conventional understanding of physics.
One paper from scirp.org suggests that anisotropic dark flow
acceleration could explain the Allais Effect. This phenomenon occurs
when the moon someone alters the gravity effects of the sun, potentially
affecting the precession of pendulums.
However, other researchers disagree with this explanation and
argue that there is something else happening during eclipses. The
interviewer mentions reading papers on this topic that suggest the sun’s
gravity well aligning with the moon’s and Earth’s could create a unique
situation where gravity behaves in an unpredictable manner, affecting
the precession of pendulums.
The ally effect remains a mysterious phenomenon that scientists
have been unable to fully explain. As researchers continue to study this
enigmatic occurrence, one thing is certain: eclipses hold a unique
power over our understanding of physics and the natural world.
Could gravitational changes result in earthquakes that happen alongside solar eclipses?
This mysterious force has been observed and reproduced in various
laboratories throughout history, though its exact nature remains
unknown. Adams asked whether these changes in gravity could potentially
trigger fault lines, such as the New Madrid fault line in Missouri. If
tectonic plates are affected by shifts in gravity, it might cause
earthquakes. While Adams did not predict an imminent earthquake, he
pointed out that pendulums and other celestial bodies do exhibit strange
gravitational behavior during eclipses.
Many cultures have long feared eclipses due to their association
with earthquakes and other natural disasters. Adams suggested that this
connection could be more than just superstition, but rather a real
physical phenomenon still not understood by modern science. He
emphasized that gravity is not a force, but rather a curvature of
space-time, which might explain why we don’t feel its effects when
experiencing falling weightlessness.
In conclusion, the Allais Effect and its potential connection to
earthquakes during eclipses remains a fascinating and unexplained
phenomenon. As our understanding of gravity continues to evolve, so too
may our comprehension of these mysterious events that have captivated
humanity for centuries.
Might some government officials have knowledge of imminent events far more dangerous than an eclipse?
In the broadcast, Adams posited a theory that certain individuals
within the government may have been informed about anticipated major
disasters like earthquakes, leading to stockpiling of food, gas, water,
and other emergency supplies. This would make sense considering
hospitals would likely become overwhelmed, and high-rise buildings in
areas like Austin Travis County could collapse during such an event.
Adams stated that governments and continuity of government
operators might have received secret warnings about potential
earthquakes along the New Madrid fault line or elsewhere in the Midwest.
Was a New York National Guard helicoper shot down by drug cartels near the U.S.-Mexico border?
Continuing with the broadcast, Adams revealed concerns over the truth
behind a recent helicopter crash near the border that resulted in the
death of two New York National Guard soldiers and left another soldier
critically injured. The journalist shared insights from a source with
extensive experience as both a civilian pilot and former military pilot.
The source analyzed the crash of the UH-72A Lakota helicopter,
which struck the ground vertically or near vertically without any signs
of rotational damage. The most likely cause, according to the analysis,
is not a mechanical malfunction but rather a shoot down by an IR missile
warhead that would have taken out the engine and damaged the rotor
cyclic and collective controls, making an auto rotation impossible.
Auto rotation is a common maneuver for helicopter pilots when
they lose power, allowing them to descend safely by converting their
vertical descent into rotor speed. However, this requires sufficient
altitude, which may have been lacking in this case. The journalist’s
source believes that the most likely cause of the crash was a
ground-to-air missile or similar weapon, such as an RPG.
The journalist emphasized the importance of being prepared for
unusual events and called into question the honesty of government
officials regarding such incidents. With concerns about missing
ground-to-air missiles and potential cover-ups, it is crucial that the
public remains vigilant and demands transparency from those in power.
The State Department has expressed alarm over the potential use
of ground-to-air missiles by these criminal organizations, which could
pose a threat to commercial aircraft and US military assets in the
region.
Chased in her vehicle by human traffickers near the U.S.-Mexico border
Adams also highlights the growing danger faced by residents of border
communities, such as those in Texas, where human trafficking operations
are preying on unsuspecting individuals. One harrowing account shared
in the broadcast describes a woman being chased by drug smugglers while
driving to her family’s ranch near the border. The incident underscores
the escalating violence and lawlessness that has taken hold in these
areas, with criminal organizations becoming increasingly bold and
aggressive in their activities.
The lack of action by the US government to secure the border has
allowed narcos to continue expanding their operations and acquiring more
powerful weapons systems. This includes potentially obtaining RPGs or
other missile-like devices that could be used to shoot down military
aircraft. As these criminal organizations become better equipped, the
danger to both border communities and US military assets in the region
will only grow.
As the situation along the US-Mexico border continues to
deteriorate, it is clear that more must be done by the US government to
address this growing crisis. The safety and security of both American
citizens living near the border and US military assets in the region are
at stake as these criminal organizations become increasingly emboldened
and better equipped.
In one incident described by Adams, a concerned Texas rancher
recounted the harrowing experience they faced when a group of suspected
smugglers trespassed on their property, putting their family’s lives at
risk. The rancher described the tense situation that unfolded as the
intruders attempted to roll their car and engage in high-speed chases on
their land.
The rancher’s account of the incident highlights the growing
concern among border state residents about the escalating violence and
criminal activity associated with the ongoing immigration crisis. As
smugglers and other criminals continue to exploit the porous US-Mexico
border, families living in affected areas are left feeling vulnerable
and unsafe in their own homes.
Fortunately, the rancher’s husband was able to intervene and
block the intruders from entering their property. However, this is not
always the case for other residents who have fallen victim to similar
incidents. The rancher emphasized that it is essential for people living
near the border to be prepared to defend themselves and their families
against potential threats.
In conclusion, the ongoing immigration crisis has created a
dangerous reality for many families living along the US-Mexico border.
As smugglers and other criminal elements continue to exploit weaknesses
in border security, it is crucial for residents to be prepared to
protect themselves and their loved ones from potential harm. The
rancher’s harrowing experience serves as a sobering reminder of the very
real dangers that exist in this increasingly hostile environment.
Suspicions rise over possible 15-minute city in Maui, following the burning down of Lahaina
In an exclusive interview, concerns have been raised regarding the
potential establishment of a 15-minute city project on the island of
Maui. Adams played a video featuring an advertisement for what appears
to be a 15-minute city project on Maui. The ad showcased paid actors
promoting walkable and bikable neighborhoods designed for people to
spend time together without owning cars. However, Adams pointed out that
the actors seemed unnatural and suggested they were reading from a
teleprompter.
Further investigation into the website mentioned in the video,
housemaui.com, revealed its connection to wildfire survivors on Maui.
The site provides housing resources for those affected by the recent
fires. However, the interviewee believes this recovery effort is
actually a cover for building a 15-minute city. The Hawaii Community
Foundation is mentioned as providing financial resources to support the
recovery efforts from the wildfires on Maui. Critics argue that this
recovery may be more about constructing a 15-minute city than assisting
those impacted by the fires.
Adams raised further concerns about the rebuilding efforts in
Lahaina, Hawaii following a devastating fire. The interviewee questioned
the motives behind the proposed “15 Minute Blue City” plan, expressing
skepticism over the involvement of globalist organizations and
government entities in the rebuilding process, suggesting that the focus
should be on rebuilding homes for surviving families rather than
creating a new utopian city.
The website of one of the collaborating organizations mentions
working with government builders, financiers, cultural and environmental
groups, and residents to design policies supporting housing
affordability. This raised suspicions of a liberal “Utopian” 15-minute
city being created under the guise of affordable living.
Adams also highlighted the stark contrast between the support
provided to other countries and the lack of assistance given to Lahaina
and US veterans. While billions of dollars are allocated to Ukraine and
Israel, very little is spent on rebuilding efforts in Lahaina or
addressing the US border crisis. Adams also noted the preferential
treatment given to illegal immigrants in cities like New York and
Chicago, who receive various benefits such as free housing, phones,
insurance, legal representation, and COVID stimulus checks.
Solar eclipse to pass through seven U.S. towns named “Nineveh”
Continuing with the broadcast, Adams discussed the significance of a
solar eclipse passing through seven towns in North America named
Nineveh, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jonah and the city
of Nineveh. The towns, all bearing the name of the ancient Assyrian
capital, have been named after the biblical city known for its
repentance and divine intervention.
Adams explained that the town of Nineveh was known for its
wickedness but was ultimately spared from destruction after its
inhabitants repented upon hearing Jonah’s message. “Jonah was
essentially sent to Nineveh to preach to the people, but he didn’t want
to go because it was such a cesspool of filth and sin,” Adams said.
The people of Nineveh ultimately heeded Jonah’s warning and
repented en masse. “Every single one of them, it says from the King down
to the lowest peasant, they all repented,” Adams stated. “Everybody
fasted. That’ll never happen in America.”
Adams also mentioned that Nineveh was eventually destroyed, but
not by God. The city’s destruction came at the hands of its longtime
enemy, Israel. “Nineveh was the capital city of Assyria, which is the
the longtime enemy of Israel,” the interviewer said. “The geolocation of
Nineveh today is in Iraq.”
The solar eclipse’s path through seven towns named Nineveh has
raised questions about whether this event could be considered a divine
coincidence or a message from God. The journalist noted that if one
believes in coincidences, it would be an interesting occurrence for the
solar eclipse to pass through these specific towns.
In conclusion, Adams highlighted the importance of understanding
the significance of events like the solar eclipse and their connections
to historical stories such as Jonah and Nineveh. “If you think about the
fact that this this solar eclipse is going through seven towns in North
America that are named Nineveh that have been named, obviously, after
this biblical town,” the interviewer said, “and what an odd coincidence
it is, if you believe in coincidences, that this would traverse the path
of crossing all seven towns.”
Adams further pointed out that the number seven holds great
significance in the Bible, often representing God’s presence or
intervention. With this eclipse passing through seven towns named Niveh,
some are wondering if it could be a sign of judgment or a call for
Americans to change their ways.
The path of the solar eclipse will travel through Central Texas,
Arkansas, Southeastern Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Southern Indiana
in the United States before crossing into Canada. While these areas are
predominantly Christian, the interviewee argues that the message may be
intended for the entire nation, as this is a national event and the
next time such an occurrence will happen in North America is in the year
2044.
Some scientists and physicists might dismiss the idea of divine
intervention in the motion of celestial bodies; however, Adams poses the
question that if God has knowledge of these motions due to His
omniscience, and He is the one who set everything in motion, then could
this not be a sign from Him?
The solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, may simply be an astronomical
event or a fascinating coincidence. However, for some, it raises
questions about whether America is being judged or warned through the
celestial alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth. As the nation awaits
this rare phenomenon, these discussions will continue to provoke thought
and reflection on the role of faith in understanding the world around
us.
Is America ready to repent for its sins against children and God?
Many people believe that if America does not repent for its sins and
change its ways, it will face the wrath of God in the form of natural
disasters and other catastrophes. The interviewer asked whether America
is ready to repent and reject its evil ways, such as abortion and
transgenderism. Adams expressed skepticism, stating that most Americans
are not willing to change their ways or acknowledge God’s existence. He
believes that only a small portion of the country would be prepared to
repent, while the majority remains entrenched in evil and worships Satan
instead of Jesus Christ.
When asked how one could vote in a hypothetical cosmic poll
conducted by God on whether to unleash judgment against America or not,
Adams emphasized that even those who are devout Christians and follow
the teachings of Christ would be affected if God decides to judge the
nation. The consequences of such divine intervention would be
far-reaching and devastating for all Americans, regardless of their
personal beliefs or actions.
Adams reiterated a call to reflect on the potential consequences
of America’s continued refusal to repent and turn towards God. As the
country faces increasing signs of judgment, it remains unclear whether
any significant change will occur before it is too late. This epic
cosmic battle between good and evil will inevitably lead to collateral
damage, with innocent lives being lost due to the destructive nature of
the conflict.
Adams says that while they desire for God to ultimately defeat
Satan, he recognizes that this war may result in significant harm to
those who are not directly involved in the battle between good and evil.
He explained that innocent people could be caught in the line of fire
as a result of area effect weapons or other catastrophic events
unleashed by God during the conflict.
Despite acknowledging the potential for harm to come to innocent
individuals, God’s ultimate goal is to defeat evil and restore order to
the world. Those who find themselves in the path of destruction may
still be granted entry into heaven. However, Adams warned that when God
unleashes his wrath on a nation, it is not limited to specific targets
or individuals. Instead, the entire country may be affected by the
consequences of this cosmic battle. As a result, he advised Americans to
prepare for potential disasters by preparing to shelter in bunkers, or
other safe locations away from urban areas and blast zones.
(Article by Mike Adams republished from NaturalNews.com )
Even though his rocket exploded under atmospheric pressure
after its launch, Elon Musk has proudly proclaimed that his Starship
will be taking humanity to Mars.
The huge rocket hit a major milestone during its flight test on Thursday.
Though the test flight was launched successfully into space, it ended in
tragedy when the rocket lost contact with SpaceX while re-entering the
atmosphere.
This has lead some to questioning whether Musk’s Starship is even capable of reaching the Red Planet without exploding.
The Mail Online reports:
The mishap marks the third $3 billion Starship to be lost during tests
flights in less than one year – and the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) has opened investigation to determine what went wrong.
The two-stage craft, consisting of the Starship cruise vessel mounted
atop its towering Super Heavy rocket booster, took off from SpaceX‘s Boca Chica, Texas, flight test facility on the Gulf Coast at 9:25am ET.
But SpaceX revealed around 10:35am ET that the world’s most powerful rocket had been lost.
‘The team has made the call that the ship has been lost, so no
splashdown today,’ said Dan Huot, SpaceX communications manager, during
the live broadcast.
‘But again, just it’s incredible to see how much further we got this time around.’
SpaceX’s mission plan did not include recovering the rocket from the
Indian Ocean after splashdown, but Starship breaking up in the
atmosphere was unexpected.
n 2020, Musk revealed his plan for Starship to send humans to Mars.
He calculated that to put one million humans on the Red Planet by
2025, his rockets would need to conducted around three flights a day and
a total of 1,000 flights a year – but 2025 is just around the corner.
The billionaire previously renewed his vow to colonize the Martian world in a post on X last month.
‘I’m going to colonize Mars. My mission in life is to make mankind multiplanetary civilization,’ the post read.
Musk’s reposted the message from his personal account with the accompanying words: ‘Only if civilization lasts long enough.’
One day before the mission, former President Barack Obama was
speaking at a renewable energy conference in Paris and mentioned
‘tycoons, many of whom are building spaceships’ that could take humans
to Mars.’
‘But when I hear some of the people talk about the plan to
colonize Mars because the Earth environment may become so degraded that
it becomes unlivable, I look at them like, what are you talking about,’
he continued.
‘I would rather us invest in taking care of this planet here.’
While Thursday’s mission did not end as planned, the test flight was the farthest performed with a Starship rocket.
The most powerful and largest launch vehicle ever constructed,
Starship achieved one key first goal: successful separation from its
Super Heavy booster.
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