What Happened When a Missile Hit a Mysterious Object?
On October 30, 2024, a peculiar incident unfolded off the coast of Yemen. A video presented during a congressional hearing depicted a U.S. military missile striking a shiny, fast-moving object. The missile failed to halt the object, which continued unabated as if unaffected.
The Video and the Hearing
The video was shared by Rep. Eric Burlison during a House hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Captured by an MQ-9 Reaper drone, the footage showed a missile launched by another drone seemingly hitting the object. Despite the impact, the object maintained its speed and trajectory.
The incident occurred in a combat zone, where U.S. Navy ships and aircraft were engaged in protecting shipping lanes from Houthi militants. The video has sparked numerous questions:
- Was the object a threat?
- Was it involved in an attack?
No definitive answers have emerged.
Historical Context
The video has drawn comparisons to a 2015 incident known as "Go Fast." This earlier footage, captured off the coast of California, showed a fast-moving object. Experts later attributed the phenomenon to an optical illusion caused by a weather balloon and the camera's angle, making the object appear to move rapidly.
Pentagon's Role
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), a Pentagon office dedicated to investigating UAPs, has been examining such reports for years. Some cases have been resolved, but many remain unexplained. To date, there is no evidence of extraterrestrial life.
Reactions from the Hearing
During the hearing, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna inquired if the panelists were frightened. Most acknowledged their fear, except for George Knapp, who expressed relief that the video had finally been made public.
