From: mk_thisisit
The topic of UFOs and extraterrestrial life is of special interest to many, including a former NASA chief robotics engineer. Recent discussions in the United States government and Senate have frequently addressed unidentified flying ships [00:02:10].
Belief in Extraterrestrial Life
Professor Aleksander Nawrocki, a former chief robotics engineer at NASA, believes in extraterrestrial life [00:02:26]. This belief is rooted in the vastness and dynamics of the universe [00:06:47], with the solar system being compared to a “sandbar of the entire globe” within an unimaginable structure [00:06:43]. Science and probability theory also indicate that some form of life probably exists on other planets or celestial bodies [00:07:02].
Challenges in Proving Extraterrestrial Life
Proving the existence of extraterrestrial life is not simple [00:02:35]. A major challenge is the speed of movement in the universe, as the speed of light is insufficient for interstellar travel [00:02:38]. For instance, Proxima Centauri, our closest star system, is 4 light-years away [00:03:02]. With current technology, a journey to this neighbor would take 30,000 years [00:03:41]. This makes it difficult to explain how “vehicles” could end up around Earth [00:03:13].
Most public interviews and reports on UFOs are considered “fakes” or simply represent a lack of understanding [00:03:51]. NASA and other space agencies currently do not possess any evidence confirming extraterrestrial objects crossing Earth’s orbit [00:03:59]. While telescopes like Webb do receive signals, it’s hard to classify them as messages [00:04:11].
Classification of Information by Space Agencies
Space agencies like NASA protect their information and data very tightly, often more so than the military [00:04:53]. This classification stems from several factors:
- Ignorance: There is a belief that too little is known to provide information publicly, as it could lead to undesirable effects [00:05:20].
- Awareness of Impact: Agencies recognize the significant public interest in space and the power of their disseminated information [00:05:45].
- Limited Knowledge: Despite extensive research, little is truly known about the universe, making definitive statements difficult [00:06:16].
Current understanding from Professor Nawrocki's perspective:
“We really know little about the universe and that is why it is difficult… to say I once expressed exactly what you mentioned that why are we the only ones in the world but there are so many questions and so few answers that it is difficult to imagine” [00:06:16].
Future of Space Exploration and the Search for Life
Current space exploration is focused on Mars. However, NASA’s chief robotics engineer suggests that a human landing on Mars is unlikely before 2030 [00:33:25]. A critical step for Mars missions is the establishment of a lunar base or “Gateway” around the Moon [00:33:39], which could serve as a reloading station for astronauts [00:34:39]. This would reduce the significant energy requirements and logistic challenges of a direct Earth-Mars flight [00:34:02], which can involve waiting for alignment for two years [00:34:15].
The motivation for exploring Mars is primarily to expand human knowledge and test the laws of physics, possibly even disproving Einstein’s theory of relativity to achieve faster-than-light travel necessary for interstellar journeys [00:36:43]. While the planet may not be suitable for expansion or have easily accessible raw materials, the pursuit is for scientific advancement [00:36:19].
Space tourism for the wealthy is anticipated within 5-15 years, allowing individuals to experience low Earth orbit [00:37:38]. Companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are already developing the technology for this [00:37:49].