UFOs in the USSR, A Research Center in Moscow

Summary

In 1989, Soviet media began reporting an increase in UFO sightings, leading to the creation of a permanent research center in Moscow to study these phenomena. A notable case was in Dalnegorsk, where metallic objects and complex structures were found, sparking debates among scientists. Some considered them remnants of an extraterrestrial craft, while others pointed to earthly explanations such as plasma phenomena or failed rocket launches.

Testimonies from engineers, pilots, and scientists added credibility to the reports. A military officer described a luminous object that did not appear on radar and moved at incredible speeds. Meanwhile, conferences and articles in scientific journals reflected the growing interest in UFOs, although also the division between skeptics and enthusiasts. This period showed how even in a country with a rigorous scientific outlook, UFOs could capture the attention of society and academia.