UFO DISCLOSURE: An Endless Cycle of Broken Promises and Hidden Revelations

For over a century, government officials and whistleblowers have promised earth-shattering UFO revelations that would change everything—yet each bombshell announcement fades into obscurity, leaving humanity trapped in an endless cycle of tantalizing claims without the proof we’ve been waiting for.

As heard in the Weird Darkness episode, “Modern Encounters With Prehistoric Monsters.”

The Century-Long Wait for Truth

For more than a hundred years, people have been waiting for the government to tell the truth about UFOs. Each time someone promises big revelations are coming, nothing really happens. The cycle repeats over and over again, leaving people wondering if they will ever learn the real truth.

A Pattern of Promises Without Payoff

The 2001 National Press Club Event

In 2001, Dr. Steven Greer brought together hundreds of military workers and air traffic controllers at the National Press Club. These people said they had seen UFOs and that the government was hiding advanced technology. Everyone thought this would change everything, but nothing happened. No secret files were released. No new policies were made.

The Pentagon’s AATIP Revelation

Sixteen years later, in 2017, Lue Elizondo came forward. He used to work for the Pentagon and revealed a secret program called the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program – or AATIP. He also showed footage of something called the Tic Tac UAP — a craft that moved in ways that seemed impossible. The military said the video was real, which made headlines around the world. But once again, the story faded away without any deeper secrets being revealed.

Congressional Testimony Falls Short

In 2023, David Grusch testified before Congress. He claimed the government had crashed alien spacecraft and even non-human bodies. People watched in fascination, but he could not provide hard evidence. His testimony left everyone with more questions than answers.

Historical Incidents That Set the Pattern

This same pattern goes back decades. In 1947, something crashed near Roswell, New Mexico. The military first said it was a “flying disc,” then quickly changed their story to say it was just a weather balloon. In 1965, witnesses in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, saw a metallic, acorn-shaped object fall from the sky. The military took it away, but officials said it was only a meteor.

In 1976, Iranian fighter jets chased a glowing object that jammed their electronics. The incident was so strange that the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency called it “outstanding” in their report. Yet like all the others, this case was eventually forgotten.

Recycled Claims and Familiar Stories

Every supposed breakthrough seems to repeat old claims. The Tic Tac object that moved without visible propulsion was similar to stories told in the 1980s by Bob Lazar. He said he worked on alien spacecraft at Area 51. Books like “The Day After Roswell,” written in 1997 by Colonel Philip Corso, already talked about anti-gravity technology and crashed alien vehicles. These same ideas appeared again in David Grusch’s 2023 testimony.

But no real proof ever emerges. Governments confirm that strange sightings happened, but they never admit to having recovered alien craft or making contact with aliens. If something big is supposed to happen in 2027, as some rumors suggest, why does NASA act like they are just starting to study UFOs? Why do Congress and the Pentagon act surprised by these reports instead of being prepared?

The 1980 Rendlesham Forest incident in England has been called “Britain’s Roswell.” U.S. Air Force personnel documented a UFO landing in the forest, but the UK Ministry of Defense said it was not important. If 2027 only brings more acknowledgments without real evidence, the endless cycle will continue.

The Breakaway Civilization Theory

Some researchers believe a hidden group controls advanced technology that is centuries ahead of what the public knows about. This “breakaway civilization” might include military leaders, intelligence agents, or even people working with aliens. They could have gravity-powered aircraft while regular people still use chemical rockets. They might have unlimited energy sources while the rest of the world burns fossil fuels.

The Wilson Memo and Shadow Groups

A leaked document called the “Wilson Memo” from 2002 suggests that Admiral Thomas Wilson was denied access to UFO programs controlled by private aerospace companies. If this is true, then a shadow group thrives on secrecy. They slowly release new technology to maintain control while keeping humanity one step behind.

Think about the differences people see today. NASA celebrates SpaceX’s reusable rockets, but insiders whisper about silent, anti-gravity aircraft being tested in secret programs. Artificial intelligence and quantum computing advance rapidly, but only within corporate and military facilities. If this secret group exists, their power depends on keeping humanity from advancing too quickly.

Protection or Control?

Whether they are protecting people or imprisoning them remains unclear. A caring group might hide dangerous technology to prevent chaos — free energy could be turned into weapons, and alien contact might destroy society’s foundations. But this assumes that ignorance is safer than knowledge.

If they wanted to help humanity, why not share fusion power to end energy wars? Why not give people better transportation technology to explore space? Instead, energy companies tighten their control, transportation barely improves, and healthcare companies profit from treating sickness rather than preventing it. Their actions — silencing whistleblowers and burying leaked information — suggest they want control, not to help people.

Navigating the Information Maze

Navigating this confusing situation requires careful thinking. Government UFO officials must follow strict rules and can only share small amounts of information. Corporate disclosure groups mix advocacy with profit motives. Whistleblowers inspire people but often lack solid proof — David Grusch’s claims were compelling but relied mostly on what other people told him.

Independent researchers may be more trustworthy. These people study suppressed patents, like the Navy’s 2019 filings for “inertial mass reduction” devices, or investigate strange cases like the 1976 Tehran incident. The people who are being censored, not the ones being celebrated, might hold the real answers.

Breaking the Cycle

If 2027 passes without major revelations, the endless loop will continue. But giving up is not the only option. Forcing disclosure requires amplifying leaked information — like how the Wilson Memo spread underground — and protecting whistleblowers who risk everything to speak out.

Independent scientists, working outside institutional gatekeepers, could try to recreate suppressed technology. Open-source energy projects already hint at this possibility. Decentralizing innovation — bypassing corporate and military control — might weaken the breakaway group’s monopoly.

The stakes could not be higher. A world with free energy could eliminate poverty. Advanced propulsion could change humanity’s place in the universe. But if people remain passive, 2077 will sound just like 2027 — new whistleblowers making the same promises with no real change.

Encounters Beyond Earth: The Salyut-6 Incident

While the disclosure debate continues on Earth, some of the most bizarre UFO encounters allegedly happened in space itself. On June 18, 1981, Soviet officials held an extraordinary meeting that included cosmonauts, ufologists, and military personnel. General Georgi Beregovoy, head of the Soviet space program, moderated the meeting alongside cosmonaut Vladimir Kovalyonok.

Four Days of Contact

During this meeting, the cosmonauts revealed that their space station, Salyut-6, had contact with an unknown spacecraft for four days in May 1981. This mysterious vehicle orbited alongside their station about 400 kilometers above Earth. The unknown craft was described as spherical and only half the size of the 16-meter-long Salyut-6 station.

According to the cosmonauts’ detailed account, the unidentified spacecraft had no visible solar panels or other protrusions that normal spacecraft need to generate power. The encounter allegedly began on May 14, 1981, near the end of the Russian cosmonauts’ extended mission.

Filmed Evidence and Close Observation

At the meeting, officials showed an impressive film made by the Soviet cosmonauts during their contact with the unknown craft. The film was shot through one of Salyut-6’s windows, sometimes showing the mysterious spacecraft as close as 40 meters away.

The two astronauts, Kovalyonok and Viktor Savinikh, were working on scientific experiments after 75 days in space when Kovalyonok noticed a spherical object suddenly appear about 1,000 meters away. The cosmonauts observed that the ship had 24 windows: 8 around the middle and 8 on each half. Its surface had no marks, solar panels, or antennas.

The Beings Inside

Through the windows, they could see what looked like a normal cockpit in the well-lit interior. The strange object stayed there for 24 hours while Kovalyonok filmed 45 minutes of the encounter. He had no explanation for what was happening.

On the second day, the astronauts woke up to find the unidentified spacecraft much closer — less than 100 meters away. According to the cosmonauts, it had moved without using jets, thrust, or any other visible means. Even up close, its smooth, silvery surface showed no signs of propulsion.

Through the windows, they could see beings wearing light helmets that looked like tight hoods, with their faces partially covered by transparent visors. Three-quarters of their faces were visible. They had long, thick eyebrows and straight noses. But what impressed the cosmonauts most were their eyes — enormous, blue, twice the size of human eyes — that stared without showing any emotion.

Attempts at Communication

As the beings seemed friendly and willing to communicate, Kovalyonok asked Earth for permission to make contact. Mission control allowed them to try exchanging visual messages, but when asked about physical contact, they responded with a firm “no.”

The cosmonauts felt comfortable with the strangers’ very human-like behavior. Their ship changed position frequently and easily, sometimes coming as close as 30 meters from the Soviet station. The astronauts could see the strangers’ movements, which seemed human but very rigid and mechanical.

Star Maps and Mathematical Exchange

The cosmonauts then held up a large star map near their window showing our solar system in the center. Kovalyonok was amazed when one of the beings pulled out their own map. On one side was our solar system, and on the other side were different stars marked. There was no doubt they had accurate navigation maps and knew exactly where they were in the galaxy.

Kovalyonok gave a thumbs-up signal, and the strange being did the same without smiling. Then their ship moved away at very high speed. On the next orbit, it came back. It moved away six times total, never for any clear reason.

Using a powerful flashlight, Kovalyonok tried to communicate in Morse code, first in Russian: “Soviet cosmonauts greet visitors to Earth.” The beings did not understand. He then tried English: “Are you receiving us?” No response. Finally, he tried mathematics, using short light flashes for zero and long ones for one, signaling the number 101101. Soon after, a light signal came back. The message was not just a repetition but appeared to be a logarithm based on Kovalyonok’s cipher.

Spacewalk Observations

On the next day, the beings allegedly left their spacecraft and walked through space. They were about two meters tall and wore the same diving suit-like clothing with light, wide visors. The visitors moved as if they had invisible seats and walkways. The cosmonauts could not detect any life support systems in their suits, even when the visitors came very close to the station. Ground control refused to let the cosmonauts leave their station.

On the fourth day, the spacecraft disappeared. According to the report, Kovalyonok and Savinikh had become used to these strange, silent, emotionless beings.

Buried in Obscurity

Despite how important such an event would be if confirmed as true, the report received very little attention. Even the magazine that published it did not make much of a fuss afterward, leaving the episode completely obscured.

This story seems highly improbable at first glance. However, some researchers wonder if the UFO phenomenon often appears to match the era in which it occurs. In the past, people reported old-fashioned UFOs, while today, witnesses describe mysterious silver spheres or drone-like objects. Could this space encounter have followed a similar pattern, with the cosmonauts’ minds interpreting what they saw through the lens of their time and technology?

The DMT Connection: Doorway to Other Dimensions?

As scientists study both UFO encounters and altered states of consciousness, strange connections have emerged. N,N-dimethyltryptamine, known as DMT, is a powerful psychedelic that produces vivid, otherworldly experiences often described as journeys into other dimensions. The experiences of people who have used DMT often sound remarkably similar to stories told by people who claim encounters with aliens.

Dr. Strassman’s Groundbreaking Research

Dr. Rick Strassman conducted groundbreaking research on DMT during the 1990s at the University of New Mexico. He injected volunteers with DMT and recorded their experiences. Many subjects reported strikingly similar visions of otherworldly beings — entities described as intelligent, sometimes friendly, and occasionally threatening. These beings were often described as insect-like creatures, ethereal beings of light, and humanoid figures that defied easy description.

The similarity between DMT experiences and alien encounter reports is striking. In both cases, people often describe being transported to another dimension, meeting intelligent entities who communicate without speaking, and feeling a profound sense of purpose or revelation mixed with intense fear or awe.

While skeptics say these experiences come from the brain’s imagination under the influence of drugs, others suggest they could hint at a deeper reality that science has not yet explored.

The Harvard Connection

In 2021, the U.S. government released a highly anticipated report on UAPs, confirming that military personnel have witnessed aerial objects with capabilities far beyond known human technology. What remains unexplained is the nature and origin of these objects.

Dr. John Mack, a Harvard psychiatrist, spent years interviewing people who claimed alien abductions. His work revealed that these encounters often led to profound psychological changes, including heightened awareness of environmental issues and spiritual growth. Some of his subjects described scenarios that closely resembled the visions reported by Dr. Strassman’s DMT volunteers.

The Hyperdimensional Hypothesis

This raises a puzzling question: could UAP and alien encounters exist not as physical events but as interactions occurring in an altered state of consciousness? Researchers like Dr. David Luke at the University of Greenwich have explored this possibility. Luke’s work examines the overlap between psychedelic experiences and reports of alien contact, suggesting that both phenomena might arise from accessing a shared, non-physical dimension.

The Reality Switch Theory

Some researchers propose that DMT may act as a key to unlocking alternate dimensions of reality — a concept that finds support in modern physics. String theory suggests the existence of multiple dimensions beyond our three-dimensional world. Could DMT temporarily dissolve the barriers separating these dimensions, allowing glimpses of otherworldly landscapes and beings?

Dr. Andrew Gallimore, a computational neurobiologist, has proposed a detailed model for how DMT might function as a “reality switch.” He suggests that DMT allows the brain to interface with a “hyperdimensional” reality, and that the beings encountered in DMT states may be autonomous entities inhabiting these dimensions rather than mere projections of the mind.

Vallée’s Control System

This perspective aligns with the work of Jacques Vallée, a French computer scientist and UFO researcher who has long argued that UFO phenomena may be better understood as manifestations of a “control system” operating outside conventional understanding of space and time. Vallée’s theories suggest that these phenomena could involve interactions with an intelligence that transcends physical reality — an idea strikingly similar to the DMT hypothesis.

Bridging Science and the Unknown

The potential connection between DMT, alien encounters, and UAP challenges traditional frameworks of science and spirituality. If these phenomena are linked, they could offer unprecedented insights into the nature of consciousness and reality itself. However, barriers remain. Psychedelics like DMT are still controlled substances in many countries, limiting their study. Similarly, the stigma surrounding UFO research often pushes it to the fringes of academia.

Whether through government disclosure, independent research, or scientific breakthroughs in consciousness studies, the search for answers continues. The experiences reported by cosmonauts, abductees, and psychedelic users may all be pieces of a larger puzzle that humanity has yet to solve. Until then, the questions remain as mysterious as the phenomena themselves.