It had been several years since the USS Trepang’s alleged UFO encounter in 1971, but the world was still captivated by the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Scientists had made great strides in the study of astronomy and astrophysics, and new advancements in technology allowed them to search the skies in greater detail than ever before.
Despite years of searching, there had been no concrete evidence of the existence of UFOs or alien life, and many began to lose hope that they would ever be discovered. However, that all changed on a warm summer’s night in 1985.
It started with a few isolated reports from people in rural areas, claiming to have seen strange lights in the sky. At first, these sightings were dismissed as nothing more than weather balloons or other natural phenomena, but as more and more people came forward, it became clear that something unusual was happening.
The mainstream media picked up on the story, and soon reports of UFO sightings were making headlines around the world. Governments were inundated with calls and letters from concerned citizens, demanding to know what was going on.
In response, many governments set up dedicated departments to investigate the sightings, and scientists around the world turned their attention to the study of UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It was an exciting time for those who believed in the possibility of other life in the universe.