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MUFON talks UAPs in Congress
Person looking up curiously at a lightArtem Kovalev. The Mutual UFO Network known as MUFON focuses on the scientific study of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). MUFON began in 1969 and is still the oldest organization in its field. UAP and UFO sightings have long been investigated by MUFON because the phenomena have the potential to make a profound impact on society, so this organization collects the essential data and information needed to educate. MUFON has 4,600 members around the world in 46 chapters and 1,100 volunteers nationwide.
The First UFO Hearing In US Congress
The US Congress will address the issue of "unidentified flying objects" in a partially public hearing on Tuesday. There hasn't been a hearing of this kind in the US Congress for several decades: A subcommittee will deal with unidentified flying objects (UFOs) today, Wednesday. The hearing starts at 4:00 p.m. CEST and will be at least partially public.