Amskaya - No 051 - 2002 07

Magazine Overview

AMSKAYA, Issue No. 51, dated July 2002, is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship. This issue, subtitled 'LIFE ON MARS ISSUE', delves into the controversial topic of life on Mars and alleged suppression of evidence by scientific and governmental authorities.

Mars Alive!

The issue begins by introducing Daniel Ross, author of 'UFOs and the Complete Evidence From Space', and his new website about Mars. It highlights his talk given in Japan, which presents evidence for a living Mars, supported by findings from the Pathfinder spacecraft suggesting chlorophyll detection. The article also references historical observations of Martian canals by Dr. Slipher in South Africa in 1954, which were dismissed by astronomers who 'knew' there were no canals. It also mentions an account from a 1967 opposition of Mars and a connection to a Mars-colored rock found near Guildford.

Our Space Visitors Today - And The Mars Connection by Daniel Ross

Daniel Ross's lecture, given in Tokyo in October 1998, addresses the difficulty of discussing Mars as a living planet in the United States and Japan due to NASA's definitive descriptions. Ross, a former reactor operator on nuclear submarines, contrasts the official NASA narrative with accounts from contactees like George Adamski. He expresses a preference for sharing 'cosmic truths' about space people and their philosophies rather than lecturing on untruths. Ross argues that confronting the public's perception, shaped by NASA's information since the Viking missions and Pathfinder, is necessary. He emphasizes the importance of 'Perception' and how it is influenced by experience and teachings, suggesting that current scientific and engineering perceptions are based on false assumptions and censored data from space agencies.

Ross claims that intelligence agencies have known about Mars being inhabited and the UFO evidence related to it for years, and have been censoring this knowledge since the 1950s. He attributes this cover-up to the powerful forces controlling energy sources (oil and nuclear industries) and military buildup, arguing that revealing Mars as a living planet would challenge existing energy systems and lead to the acknowledgement of interplanetary spacecraft and free energy propulsion.

He stresses that true knowledge requires study and learning, going beyond mere belief. Ross encourages learning about pre-1960s astronomical findings to contrast with NASA's later narratives. He recounts his meticulous research for his book, noting only one minor error found due to a defective NASA document.

Adamski's descriptions of Mars are presented, depicting it as rugged and industrial with channeled water and canals, similar to Earth. Adamski also spoke of a Martian population explosion, estimating 600 million people in 1963. He suggested that Earth's civilization follows Mars in development.

The article discusses the anomaly of Mars's two satellites, Phobos and Deimos. Phobos, orbiting faster than Mars rotates, led Soviet scientist Dr. I. S. Shklovsky to propose it might be hollow and of artificial origin. A 1963 NASA official statement suggested Phobos could be a colossal space base. Adamski also described these satellites as artificial platforms used for defense.

Adamski reportedly stated that about 80% of Martians do not want Earthlings to visit due to Earth's aggressive behavior and environmental mismanagement. He believed that if humanity learned to live peacefully, they would be welcomed.

Ross posits that Mars may have interfered with recent probe launches (Mars Observer in 1993, MARS 96) due to the presence of plutonium, a toxic element used in nuclear bombs, suggesting the Martians did not want this probe reaching their planet.

Regarding Phobos and Deimos, Viking images from 1977 showed them as asteroid-like. Ross suggests NASA may have deliberately released fake pictures to counter speculation of artificial satellites, or that Martians tricked the probes' electronics.

More Evidence for Life on Mars

This section highlights evidence suggesting Mars is more hospitable than previously thought. Researchers are studying images showing dense 'foliage' and teardrop features sculpted by flowing water. New images indicate liquid subsurface water, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere, and strong sunlight may allow hardy plants or moulds to survive. The Mars Odyssey Satellite is detecting hydrogen in the Martian surface, indicating water. Scientists now expect vast, hidden water stores. Images from spring show chlorophyll-like growth, suggesting plants use chlorophyll to produce energy. A close-up of July 1997 rocks shows mould or fungus. Dr. Carol Stoker of NASA's Ames Research Center, using Mars Pathfinder mission photos, found six regions positive for a chlorophyll signature, indicating potential plant life. However, she cautioned that the findings were preliminary.

Mars (Sketch and Observations)

A sketch made in Mill Hill, London, on April 29, 1967, by R.A. Wells, details Martian features like Syrtis Major, Hellas, Sabaeus Sinus, and the Achillis Pons. It also shows streaks corresponding to canals, including the Protonilius/Deuteromilus canal with three oasis groups, and the Astaboras canal.

Introduction from Earth Men, Space Men, by Tony Wedd, Part 3

This section references Tony Wedd's work, linking UFO sightings to patterns and 'magnetic currents' described as 'cross-roads signs'. It also mentions a live exhibit of bees with a glass observation panel, posing an anomaly for Darwin's Theory of Evolution, and suggests bees might be a gift from Venus. The article posits that life forms may have been imported to Earth and that humans may not be unequivocally native.

UFO Exhibition and Contactee Experiences

The article describes an exhibition where visitors encountered hundreds of UFO photographs and met individuals who claimed to have seen and spoken with UFO crews. Recordings by Philip Rodgers allegedly captured strange music, unknown languages (possibly 'Solexmar'), and greetings from space. It suggests the possibility of a common language among visitors from space and hints at new science, free energy, and a different economic system.

UFO-Experience on the island Rügen/Germany by Martin Buschmann of IGAP-Deutschland

This report details a meeting on May 11-12, 2002, between Martin Buschmann of IGAP-Deutschland and a contactee known as 'Martin Wiesengrün'. Wiesengrün claims to have been contacted by spaceship crews in 1957 and described them as human-like with advanced science. He struggled to reconcile this experience with living in the GDR. His contactee experience was published in a book in German.

The report describes the meeting location on Rügen island and a visit to a 'Contact area'. It also mentions a TV team from NDR filming a report about Wiesengrün's experience.

The Hidden Unity and Beginnings

This section advertises several publications:

• The Hidden Unity: Explores subconscious siting of ley points, the philosophy of worship, and includes an appendix on the Pagan religion. Illustrated with photos, maps, and drawings. (£2 + 30p p&p)
• Beginnings: Covers discoveries in earth energy detection, antigravity, subconscious siting, ley width, and cognitive dissonance. It concludes with Alfred Watkins' discovery of leys. (£2 + 30p p&p)
• Earth People, Space People: A booklet based on Tony Wedd's unpublished 1961 manuscript, detailing extraterrestrial contact claims, the history of the STAR Fellowship, evidence for life in the Solar System, and extraterrestrial language. (£2 + 30p p&p)
• The Legacy of Tony Wedd: A CD-ROM of Tony Wedd's travelling exhibition on flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology. (£9.99)

AMSKAYA is described as a continuation of the organization formed in 1960 by Tony Wedd, who believed contact was key to flying saucer investigation. Subscriptions are £2 for four quarterly issues.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA revolve around the potential for life on Mars, challenging official scientific narratives, and exploring evidence for UFOs and extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance appears to be critical of established authorities like NASA and advocates for an open-minded approach to unconventional evidence, particularly from contactees and historical accounts. There is a strong emphasis on the idea of a deliberate cover-up by powerful entities to maintain control over energy resources and societal structures. The newsletter also promotes various publications and resources related to UFO research and alternative theories about Earth's history and extraterrestrial interactions.